Jan 07, 2016
The Basics
- Final Score: Centenary 79, Rosemont 60
- Records: Rosemont 3-8, 1-3 CSAC. Centenary 6-6, 2-2 CSAC.
- The Ravens stormed back from a 19-15 deficit after the first quarter to outscore the Cyclones 26-14, to take a 41-33 lead at the half, but Centenary won the second half, 46-19.
- Location: Hackettstown, N.J.
How It Happened
- The Ravens fell behind by 10 points in the first quarter with less than three minutes remaining, but Rosemont hinted at a comeback as they rallied over the last three minutes of the quarter to outscore the Cyclones 7-1 to end the half trailing by only four points, 19-15.
- The second quarter was one of the best played by the Ravens this season. Tying the game at 20-20 with 8:47 remaining, the Ravens won the quarter by 12 points to take a 41-33 lead into the locker room at the half.
- After shooting 46.7% in the first half, the Ravens had difficulty from the field in the second half, shooting only 24.2% in the 3rd and 4th quarters combined, enabling the Cyclones to take control of the game (Centenary shot 50% from the field in the second half).
- Rosemont was out-scored 23-12 in the 3rd quarter and 23-7 in the final quarter.
Ravens' Top Performers
- Ayanna Thompson shot 6-for-11 from the field (3-for-5 from downtown) to lead the Ravens with 16 points.
- Leilani Naone-Carter shot 5-for-10 from the field and had 11 rebounds to earn a double-double.
- Carly Hislop (12) and Jasmyn Parker (10) each scored in double digits for the Ravens.
For the Cyclones
- Melissa Rabe was a deadeye from the field, going 8-for-13 and 3-for-3 from downtown to score 21 points, leading the Cyclones.
- Mallory George earned a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds
- Ally Fugnitti chipped in 11 points for Centenary
Stats of the Game
- Ravens won first half, 41-33. Centenary won second half, 46-19.
- Centenary held a 43-37 advantage in the paint
- Ravens scored 12 2nd-chance points compared to seven for the Cyclones
- Ravens were outscored 24-11 from the bench
Up Next
- The Ravens return home to face the Gwynedd Mercy Griffins in a CSAC game at Alumnae Hall on Saturday, 1/9 at 1:00pm. It will be the opening game of a basketball doubleheader with both men's and women's teams facing Gwynedd Mercy.