January 31, 2024
Moravian Drops Landmark Conference Contest at Drew
MADISON, N.J. --- The Moravian University women’s basketball squad dropped a 66-58 decision to host Drew University in Landmark Conference action Wednesday evening.
Moravian University
7-13,6-7 Landmark
58
Drew University
8-12,6-7 Landmark
66
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9 | 11 | 11 | 27 | 58 |
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14 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 66 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Drew University
Pts:
Maddie Beyer
- 18
Reb:
Gianna Pica
- 9
Ast:
Maddie Beyer
- 3
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Moravian University | Drew University |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (21-64) | (24-53) |
| Field Goal % | 32.8% | 45.3% |
| Rebounds | 39 | 36 |
| Assists | 11 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 18 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 14 | 6 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 11 | 8 |
| Pts in the Paint | 26 | 26 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 14 | 9 |
| Bench Pts | 14 | 31 |
MADISON, N.J. --- The Moravian University women's basketball squad dropped a 66-58 decision to host Drew University in Landmark Conference action Wednesday evening.
How It Happened
- The Rangers opened the scoring before a jumper and a free throw from senior forward Sam Osorio had the Hounds up 3-2. The Blue & Grey also had a 7-6 edge after a lay-up by freshman center Grace Steffen at the 2:12 mark. Drew finished the period with an 8-3 run to lead 14-9 after ten minutes of action
- The Greyhounds scored the first four points of the second quarter with Osorio hitting a free throw and sophomore guard Juliana Vassallo draining a three-pointer to get Moravian back within a point. The Blue & Grey were down 19-17 after two free throws from Osorio, but Drew took a 26-20 edge to the locker room
- The Hounds would not get any closer than six points in the third quarter, trailing 30-24, after a jumper from junior forward Brielle Guarente with just under seven minutes on the clock. The Rangers ran the lead out to 16 points before a three-point play by freshman guard/forward Lizzie Lustig cut the deficit to 44-31 after 30 minutes of play
- Moravian tried to cut into the lead in the fourth quarter, getting within six points at 53-47 on an Osorio free throw with just over two minutes remaining. The teams combined for 17 points in the final minute as the Hounds looked to close the gap
Inside the Numbers
- Moravian had a pair of players in double figures led by Guarente, who netted a game-high 18 points, all in the second half, to tie her career high and to go with four rebounds and four assists
- Osorio recorded 15 points, five boards and a pair of steals while sophomore guard Jayda Cartagena tossed in nine points to go with three steals and two rebounds
- Lustig contributed eight points and four rebounds while Vassallo had five points and three rebounds
- Steffen registered 11 rebounds to go with three points while senior guard Reganne Flannery added three rebounds and three assists and junior guard Mikayla Anderson grabbed three boards
- The Greyhounds shot 21-for-64 from the field, 2-for-17 on three-pointers and 14-for-22 at the foul line, and the Blue & Grey did have a 39-36 edge on the boards including 16-7 on the offensive glass
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Saturday, February 3 at Elizabethtown College, 4:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 7 at The University of Scranton, 7:00 p.m.
