DeSales Runs Past Moravian, 75-37

Bethlehem, PA (November 23, 2021) - Seniors Rylie Rittenhouse and Averi Jordan combined for 35 points and 18 rebounds leading the DeSales University women's basketball team past Moravian University, 75-37, in non-conference action on Tuesday evening in Johnston Hall.

The Basics

• Final Score: #9 DeSales - 75, Moravian - 37
• Records: DeSales (2-3 Overall); Moravian (1-4 Overall)
• DeSales has now won three straight in the series and leads Moravian 26-20 all-time.

How it Happened

• DSU scored the first seven points of the game and never trailed in the first quarter clinging to a 15-13 lead after 10 minutes of play.
• Still leading by two one minute into the second quarter, the Bulldogs finished the half out-scoring the Greyhounds, 17-6 over the final nine minutes led by sophomore Amelia Saunders, who hit three 3's to end the half, giving DSU a 34-21 halftime advantage.
• DeSales came out of the locker room using an 11-1 run to extend its lead to 22 points at the 3:09 mark and held Moravian to just seven points iin the third quarter.
• The lead peaked at 40 points late as the Bulldogs cruised to its second win of the season.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Jordan led all scorers with 21 points, 17 coming in the second-half.
• Rittenhouse recorded her third double-double of the year with 14 points and 10 boards.
• Saunders came off the bench to score 13 points, 11 in the first-half.
• Junior Maria Newsome had a strong floor game handing out eight assists .

For the Foes

• Jackie Kelly was the only Greyhound in double digits scoring 10 points.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales shook off a poor shooting first-half to shoot 43.5 percent for the game.
• The Bulldogs held Moravian to just 2-for-20 shooting in the third quarter and to 20.3 percent for the entire game.
• DSU had a slim 47-45 advantage on the glass and out-scored Moravian, 38-14, in the paint.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs break for the Thanksgiving holidays and will return to action in eight days when they open MAC Freedom play at Wilkes University with tip set for 6:00 pm.