November 22, 2022

WBB: Panthers fall to CMCC in exhibition contest

AUBURN, Maine – The Plymouth State University women's basketball team was defeated by Central Maine Community College (CMCC), 58-45, in an exhibition game at Dave Gonyea Court on Tuesday evening.

The Mustangs provided a great opportunity for PSU to compete before having a week off for the Thanksgiving break. CMCC is defending USCAA Division II Small College national champions and undefeated to start its season. Despite the matchup having no effect on record or statistics for the Panthers, PSU used the game to stay sharp and spread out some minutes.

Freshman Sophie George (Meredith, N.H.) scored 16 points to lead the Panthers, while senior Jalen Cook (Monkton, Vt.) contributed nine points of her own. Freshman Raegan Peck (Dudley, Mass.) came off the bench to put in a good night with six points in the losing effort.

As the game is not considered a countable contest by NCAA standards, the statistics and result are not reflected in Plymouth State's season statistics.

The Basics:

• Plymouth State 45, CMCC 58

Top Performers:

• Sophie George (16 pts, 6-11 fg, 1-3 3pt)
• Jalen Cook (9 pts, 4 reb)
• Raegan Peck (6 pts, 5 reb)

How it Happened:

• The Mustangs opened play scoring the first six points to take a 6-0 lead 90 seconds into the game.
• Plymouth State went on a run to tie the game at 10-10 with 4:02 on the clock in the opening quarter.
• CMCC would regain a five-point advantage, 16-11, to close out the first.
• The Mustangs would extend the lead to 23-13 with 3:51 to go in the second quarter.
• PSU was able to hold its opponent to only one more field goal the rest of the way as the Panthers closed the gap to 25-22 heading into halftime.
• CMCC extended its lead to 37-26 over the first 6:21 of the third quarter.
• The Panthers were able to score the final four points of the frame to see themselves down 40-33.
• The hosts pushed the lead to 51-38 with 6:48 left in regulation.
• PSU continued to trade baskets, but CMCC was able to secure the double-digit lead in the end.

By the Numbers:

• The Panthers went 16-of-61 (26.2%) from the floor and 2-of-13 (15.4%) from three.
• CMCC outrebounded the Panthers by a 47-29 margin.
• The teams combined for eight blocks in the game.
• The Mustangs entered the game averaging nearly 82 points per game, but the PSU defense limited them to a season-low 58.
• This was the first meeting between the two teams.

Up Next:

• Plymouth State enjoys a break over the holiday weekend before returning to action next Tuesday (Nov. 29) when the Panthers host Thomas College for a 5:30 p.m. tipoff at Foley Gymnasium.

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