Lady Crusaders Advance to Quarterfinals with first ever National Tournament Win
Christendom College Women’s Basketball (24-5) secured their first ever victory in the USCAA National Tournament on Sunday, 3/10, as they took down Penn State Shenango (18-9), 76-52.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Penn State Shenango
18-8
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13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 52 |
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Christendom
20-5
|
25 | 23 | 9 | 19 | 76 |
Team Stats
Penn State Shenango
| Game Statistics | Penn State Shenango | Christendom |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (20-59) | (28-65) |
| Field Goal % | 33.9% | 43.1% |
| Rebounds | 29 | 47 |
| Assists | 4 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 10 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 8 | 10 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 10 | 14 |
| Pts in the Paint | 22 | 22 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 2 | 4 |
| Bench Pts | 5 | 3 |
Richmond, VA- Christendom College Women's Basketball (24-5) secured their first ever victory in the USCAA National Tournament on Sunday, 3/10, as they took down Penn State Shenango (18-9), 76-52.
The Crusaders jumped out to an early lead fueled by a very strong shooting performance by the entire team. Christendom scored an impressive 48 points in the first half to take a commanding 48-26 lead into the half.
The team cooled off a bit in the third quarter as they only scored nine points but in the fourth the Crusaders were back to their scoring ways, putting up a 19 spot in the frame.
A few players shined for Christendom. Mary Pennefather (Freshman/ Manassas, VA) finished with a double-double of 33 points and 16 rebounds. Catherine Thomas (Junior/ Portland, TX) also recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. And finally, Miranda Keller (Junior/ Harrisburg, PA) finished the day with 13 points.
Up Next: With the win the Crusaders advance to the quarterfinals, where they will take on Penn State Beaver (23-6) at 6pm on Monday, 3/11.