GLASSBORO, NJ -- A big third quarter helped Rowan rally past Widener, 82-72, for the Profs' first win of the season Wednesday night at Esbjornson Gymnasium.

Grace Marshall (15 points), Nicole Mallard (14), and Mackenzie O'Brien (14) all hit for double figures as Rowan took care of business in its home opener.

The Pride led 42-26 at halftime as Widener limited the Profs to just six points and forced seven turnovers in the second quarter.

Rowan turned the tables after the half turning eight Widener turnovers into 17 points in the third and shooting 12-for-19 in the frame to outscore the visitors, 31-12. The Profs took a three-point edge into the final quarter where a 14-3 run highlighted by a pair of big three-pointers from Marshall and Kristina Johnson gave Rowan a 10-point lead with three minutes to play. The Profs were able to hit enough free throws down the stretch to keep Widener in check in picking up the victory.  

Nicole Barnes led the Pride with a game-high 17 points n 6-of-11 from the floor and hitting three of the team's seven three-pointers on the evening. After sinking six three's in the first half, Widener hit just one after the half.

Johnson finished the night with nine points and added team highs of eight rebounds, four blocks, and three steals. Marshall would tie a career high with five assists. The squad shot 20-of-34 (58.8%) in the second half and hit all six of its threes in the final 20 minutes.

Rowan returns to action on Tuesday as the team opens NJAC play with a conference tilt at TCNJ starting at 6 p.m.