RADNOR, PA – The Cavaliers used a balanced offensive attack and stifling defensive effort to score an 84-49 win over the visiting Cedar Crest College Falcons today at Nerney Field House.
The Blue and White's third consecutive win improved the club to 6-7 overall and a perfect 4-0 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference.
All nine Cavaliers available for today's game recorded at least three points, with five scoring in double figures. Senior
Renee Oliver led the way with a career high 16 points to go with 12 rebounds for her second consecutive double-double.
Junior
Myonie Williamson added 14 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals, while freshman
Erin Dodds tallied 14 points and a career best six steals.
Junior
Kate Skalski and freshman
Meghan Matthews narrowly missed double-doubles, as both posted 10 points and combined for 15 rebounds.
Sophomore
Nomi Washington added eight points, five boards, three assists and four steals.
Defensively, Cabrini held Cedar Crest to just 31.6% shooting, as the Falcons failed to connect on more than six field goals in any of the four quarters. The Cavaliers also forced 22 turnovers, which they converted into 31 points.
The Blue and White struggled to find ite rhythm in the game's early minutes, as it led just 16-12 after 10 minutes of action.
That changed in the early minutes of the second quarter, as Cabrini used its defense to spark an 18-0 run. The Blue and White defense forced 11 straight empty offensive possessions for the Falcons, including forcing three consecutive backcourt turnovers that turned into easy Cabrini lay-ups.
Cabrini pulled away during the frame, outscoring Cedar Crest 34-10, as Skalski's three pointer at the halftime buzzer sent the Blue and White into the half with a 50-22 cushion.
The Cavaliers showed no let-up in the third quarter, forcing eight turnovers in the period. Cabrini's lead hovered between 27-32 in the third quarter, before junior
Caroline Price hit a triple at the buzzer to extend the lead to 69-35 with 10 minutes to play.
Despite having the game firmly in hand, the Blue and White maintained its defensive intensity, holding the Falcons to just 3-13 shooting from the field in teh fourth quarter.
The Cavaliers also dominated the lane in today's win, outrebounding the Falcons 49-35 and building a 60-18 advantage in points in the paint.
Freshman Geminii Cabrera led Cedar Crest (2-9, 0-5 CSAC) with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while senior Taylor Osley chipped win with 14 points.
The Cavaliers have little time to enjoy today's victory, as they will return to the hardwood on Monday when they visit Gwynedd Mercy (6-7, 4-0 CSAC) in a battle for the league's top spot. Game time is slated for 6pm.