WENHAM, Mass. (November 15, 2013) – The Drew University women's basketball team (1-0) opened up its 2013-14 season with a 63-57 victory over New England College (0-1) in the first game of the Gordon Tip-Off Classic. The Rangers erased a 12-point halftime deficit and will take on host, Gordon College tomorrow afternoon in the championship game.

Freshman Hannah Miller (Rumson, N.J./Rumson Fair Haven) led the way for the Rangers netting, 17 points in her collegiate debut. She was 4-of-6 from the 3-point line and came up with a game-high four steals. Junior Breana Wilson (Irvington, N.J./Berkshire School) chipped in 11 points and dished off a game-high five assists. Senior Logan Cavanaugh (Rutland, Vt./Burr & Burton Academy) rounded out the Drew double-digit scorers with 10 points on a 4-of-5 shooting performance.

Over the final 5:58 of the first half, the Pilgrims scored the nine of the last 11 points. It was the second half where the Rangers turned the game around. They came out of the gate on a 9-2 run of their own to make the score, 33-28 just 2:46 into the frame.

After trading baskets and layups by Erin Howard (Tolland, Conn./East Catholic) and Wilson, Miller gave the Rangers their first lead by hitting a three with 13:02 to play in the contest. New England recaptured the lead a minute later but it would last as sophomore Courtney Stephens (Pikesville, Md./Gerstell Academy) made a layup on the ensuing possession.

The Rangers did not give up the lead for the remainder of the contest in a very fast-paced finish. Drew was able to outscore New England 44-26 in the final period. The Rangers were lights out in the second half, shooting 50 percent from the floor including a 5-for-7 effort from the 3-point line.

The Drew defense was able to force 31 Pilgrim turnovers and came up with a total of 17 steals. New England's Taylor Burgess led all scorers in the game with 18 points. The junior finished one rebound short of the double-double.

Drew will take on Gordon College tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. in the tournament championship game. Gordon defeated defeated Lasell, 62-53 in overtime earlier in the night to advance to the title game.