WBB: Panthers run past WestConn in end-to-end LEC win

Game Leaders

Western Connecticut
Pts: Malaysia Dingle - 25
Reb: Alyssa Virtue - 13
Ast: Tyonna Morgan - 4
Plymouth State
Pts: Bri Wilcox - 19
Reb: 2 Players (#10, #20 - 7)
Ast: Sabrina Vlahovic - 4

Team Stats

Western Connecticut
Plymouth State

Field Goals

(17-49)
(28-57)

Field Goal %

34.7%
49.1%

Rebounds

32
31

Assists

7
14

Turnovers

18
12

Pts off Turnovers

14
19

2nd Chance Pts

5
8

Pts in the Paint

16
36

Fastbreak Pts

2
11

Bench Pts

7
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Jan 20, 2024

WBB: Panthers run past WestConn in end-to-end LEC win

 

PLYMOUTH, N.H. – The Plymouth State University women's basketball team defeated the Western Connecticut State University Wolves, 74-56, in a Little East Conference (LEC) clash at Foley Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.

The win gives Plymouth State the season sweep against the Wolves. PSU's last sweep of an LEC team came against Keene State during the 2018-19 season.

Three Panthers recorded double-digit scoring on the afternoon, with junior Bri Wilcox (Londonderry, N.H) leading the way with 19 points. Freshman Ashley Stephens (Pembroke, N.H.) poured in 15 points of her own, while sophomore Hailey Malozzi (Maynard, Mass.) scored 10 points in the winning effort for the Panthers.

Plymouth State improves to 8-8 (4-4 LEC), while the Wolves fall to 5-13 (1-8 LEC).

 

The Basics:

  • Plymouth State 74, WestConn 56
    • Plymouth State (8-8, 4-4 LEC)
    • WestConn (5-13, 1-8 LEC)

Top Performers:

  • Bri Wilcox (19 pts, 8-18 fg, 2-6 3pt, 7 reb)
  • Ashley Stephens (15 pts, 6-11 fg, 7 reb)
  • Hailey Malozzi (10 pts, 3-7 fg, 4-5 ft)

How it Happened:

  • The Panthers started with the first six points of the contest with 7:25 on the clock in the first quarter.
  • Plymouth State opened the advantage to nine points (21-12) after one quarter of play.
  • Behind an 11-2 run, PSU cruised to a 32-14 lead midway through the second quarter.
  • The Panthers closed out the half with a 20-point advantage, 39-19.
  • Plymouth State continued to keep its foot on the gas as the team led end-to-end and closed out the conference victory to move to an even 4-4 in league play.

By the Numbers:

  • The Panthers went 28-of-57 (49.1%) from the floor and 6-of-18 (33.3%) from three.
  • WestConn edged PSU on the boards, 32-31.
  • Points in the paint went to the Panthers by a margin of 36-16.
  • The Panthers scored 30 points off the bench to their opponent's seven.
  • PSU led for the entirety of the contest.
  • Plymouth State swept the season series.

 

Up Next:

  • Plymouth State visits in-state rival Keene State for another LEC tilt on Wednesday (Jan. 24). Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m.

 

 

 

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