Allentown, PA - Four Cavaliers scored at least nine points in Saturday's CSAC road victory over the Cedar Crest Falcons, as Cabrini held the host to just 17% shooting in the 69-23 road win.
The Blue and White moved to 11-10 overall and 9-3 in conference play, putting a halt to their three game skid.
Senior
Renee Oliver and freshman
Erin Dodds led all scorers with 13 points. Oliver grabbed 10 rebounds as well to pick up the double-double, while also collecting three steals and shooting an efficient 6-7 from the field. Sophomore
Nomi Washington chipped in 10 points and eight boards to help pace the Cavaliers. Junior
Kate Skalski and freshman
Meghan Matthews finished with nine and eight points, respectively.
The Cavs jumped out to an early 8-0 lead in the first six minutes of action, using stifling defense to overwhelm the host Falcons. Not allowing the Cedar Crest to settle in, the Cavs forced three turnovers on the Falcons final four possessions of the quarter. Baskets from Washington, Dodds and Oliver helped to extend the Cavs lead to 18-2.
Six straight points from Oliver propelled the Cavs to a 12-4 run over the first six minutes of the second quarter, pushing the lead to 30-6. A three pointer by Skalski with one minute remaining would cap the scoring heading into halftime with the Cavaliers holding a 37-9 advantage.
The Blue and White kept up its defensive effort throughout the second half as well, giving up a total of 14 second half points, while holding the Falcons to 17% shooting (5-29) from the field and causing seven turnovers in the process. On the day, the Cavaliers forced 21 turnovers, turning those into 25 points, while only allowing the Falcons five points off turnovers.
The Blue and White's bench outscored its opponents 24-3 on the day highlighted by Matthews, who recorded all eight of her points in the second half in just nine minutes of action. The Cavs also held a significant 32-6 advantage in points in the paint and notched their second highest rebound total on the season, finishing with 54 on the day.
Head coach
Kate Pearson and company will look to build on today's win and carry the momentum into their next game when they host Cairn University on Wednesday, Feb. 8. Game time is slated for 6pm at Nerney Field House.