The Malone University women's basketball team defeated the Golden Eagles of Kent State Tuscarawas 80-44 Thursday night in Osborne Hall.
The Pioneers ran out to a 24-13 lead after one quarter on the strength of six 3-pointers After a
Rachel Goddard triple that stretched the lead to 14 points early in the second quarter, Kent State Tuscarawas went on an 8-0 as Tessa Sanders hit consecutive threes and Haley Sanford hit a breakaway layup to cut the deficit to six. That was as close as the Golden Eagles would get as the Pioneers went on an 18-4 run to close the half 45-25.
Malone continued its run in the third frame, scoring the first 17 points en route to a 19-5 third quarter score. The Pioneers used a balanced offense attack to outscore the Golden Eagles 16-14 in the fourth to secure their second victory of the season.
Malone Individual Highlights: Kent State Tuscarawas Individual Highlights:- Hanna Asplin led the team with 17 points on 6-9 shooting including 5-8 from three
- Tessa Sanders finished with 9 points, 2 steals and team-highs 8 rebounds and 4 assists
- Abbie Slemmer added 3 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals
- Taryn Hahn chipped in with 5 points and 5 boards
Game Notes:- Every Pioneer got into the scoring column
- KSUT had a slight edge over Malone in three-point shooting (37.5% to 36.1%)
- The Pioneers held the rebounding advantage 51-41
- Malone committed 15 turnovers to KSUT's 26
- Malone improved to 4-0 all-time against Kent State Tuscarawas
Up Next:- The Pioneers (2-1) will meet Saint Joseph's (IN) Monday, November 23 at the Cleveland Cavailers' Quicken Loans Arena. Tipoff is set for 1:30 pm
