Cabrini University Cavaliers (15-8, 10-0 Atlantic East) vs. Neumann University Knights (13-10, 5-5 Atlantic East)
Wednesday, February 13, 6pm
Nerney Field House

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The Cavaliers will celebrate their senior class of 2019 at today's game against Neumann. Cabrini athletics would like to thank seniors Gaby Jones and Nomi Washington for their contributions and commitment to excellence during their time in the Blue and White. 

These ladies have carried the standard of excellence at Cabrini by collecting 76 total victories, including a 51-7 record in Colonial States Athletic Conference/Atlantic East Conference games, and the 2015 and 2017 CSAC Championships. Together they have accounted for 1,424 points, 774 rebounds and 257 assists.

From all of Cabrini Nation, thank you. 

Last Meeting: Cabrini 89, Neumann 68 (Aston, PA 1/19/19)
Junior Meghan Matthews led the charge with a team and season high 22 points, as well as eight rebounds and four assists in just 25 minutes of action. Sophomore Ashley Tutzauer was right behind with 21 points, including five rebounds, five assists and five steals. 

Classmate Kate Lannon paired 19 points and 10 rebounds for her second double double of the year, while senior Nomi Washington and sophomore Lexi Edwards rounded out the Cavs in double figures with 13 and 12 points, respectively. Sophomore Caitlin King continued to be an effective distributor as she tallied a game high six assists. 

The offense got off to a blazing start as they opened the game on a 10-to-2 run, highlighted by a pair of triples from Washington and Edwards.

The Knights responded with a 7-to-2 run of their own to pull back to within three points with 5:32 left in the first, but a pair of free throws from senior Gaby Jones, followed by back-to-back layups from Tutzauer and Matthews, pushed the Cabrini lead back to 18-11. The trio of baskets sparked a 16-to-6 Cavalier run to end the quarter. 

The strong opening quarter for the Blue and White was key as the Knights inched closer over the second and third quarter, pulling to within seven points just before the end of the third. 

That is as close as Neumann would come, however thanks to a 14-to-2 run to start the final stanza. In total, the Cavaliers would outscore the Knights 25-13 over the final 10 minutes en route to a comfortable 89-68 victory. 

Cabrini Last Time Out: Cabrini 80, Immaculata 59 (2/9/19)
Four different Cavaliers tallied at least 14 points, led by sophomore Kate Lannon's 18 points. Lannon was an efficient 9-of-14 from the floor and added seven rebounds and five assists. 

Classmate Ashley Tutzauer was right behind Lannon with 16 points, including a perfect 4-4 from beyond the arc, while freshman Kirsten Searcy and sophomore Lexi Edwards rounded out the Cavs in double figures with 15 and 14 points, respectively. Searcy was especially effective, needing just 21 minutes to net her 15 points. 

Despite being down 6-to-8 midway through the opening stanza, the Cavaliers ended the quarter leading 20-13 thanks to a 14-to-5 run. A jumper from Washington sparked the run, while back-to-back layups from Searcy shifted the momentum in the Cavs' favor. 

The Blue and White rode that momentum throughout the second quarter as they turned in their most dominant 10 minutes of the season. In total, Cabrini outscored the Mighty Macs 23-2 in the second, and held the hosts to 1-for-16 from the floor. The Cavs played through their defense as they forced eight turnovers in the quarter, which led to 14 points. At the end of the half, the Cavs held a commanding 43-15 lead. 

With a comfortable advantage, the Cavaliers were able to coast through the second half, never letting their lead dip below 21 points. 

Neumann Last Time Out: Neumann 72, Valley Forge 68 (2/9/19)
Senior Nafisa Saunders became the program's all-time leading scorer following a strong 35 point performance to give her a total of 1,835 points over her career.  

With the teams tied at six midway through the first quarter, the Knights ended the quarter on an 11-2 run for a 17-8 lead at the first break. Neumann built its lead to as many as 17 in the second quarter and took a 36-23 lead into halftime. 
 
The Knights continued to add to their lead throughout the third quarter, leading by as many as 20 and held a 53-35 lead heading into the final 10 minutes. Neumann continued to hold Valley Forge at arm's length for most of the final quarter. Saunders hit her record-setting basket for a 64-53 lead. However, the Patriots were not going quietly and over the next three minutes, they went on a 10-2 run to pull with three, 66-63, with just under a minute left in regulation.
 
Saunders answered with a layup and was fouled. She completed the three-point play to increase the lead back to six with 24 seconds remaining. Valley Forge hit a layup with 18 ticks and fouled Saunders with 10 seconds remaining. Saunders went 2-for-2 from the line for a two-possession game again. The Patriots made the last basket of the game, but time ran out and the Knights held on for the 72-68 win.

5 Factors for Cabrini

• The Cavs are riding a nine game win streak, their longest of the season. 
• Over their nine game win streak, the Blue and White have allowed more than 68 points just one time - a 91-74 victory over Gwynedd Mercy.
• The Cavaliers lead the AEC in scoring offense as they average 67.7 points per game and rank third in scoring defense, allowing just 62 points per game. 
• Five Cavaliers (Washington, Lannon, Edwards, Tutzauer, Matthews) average at least 10 points per game, led by Washington's 14.2 points. 
• The Blue and White boast the league's best defense when it comes to forcing turnovers, as their opponents average 21.9 turnovers per game. 

5 Factors for Neumann

• The Knights' Nafisa Saunders sits atop the conference's list of scoring leaders as she averages a strong 26.3 points per game. 
• However, just one other Knight averages more than 10 points per game in Minika Glenn (14.1 ppg). 
• Six of the Neumann's 10 losses have come against road opponents. 
• While Cabrini leads the AEC in scoring offense, Neumann is right behind them averaging 67.4 points per game. 
• The Neumann defense, however, sits at the bottom of the conference rankings as they allow an average of 70.7 points per game. 

 

	Tale of the Tape
Cabrini		Neumann
15-8 (10-0 Atlantic East)	Record	13-10 (5-5 Atlantic East)
1st	Conference Standings	3rd
67.7	Points per Game	67.4
.367	FG Percentage	.365
.293	3-Point FG Percentage	.282
39.1	Rebounds per Game	39.7
13.5	Assists per Game	12.1
3.7	Blocked Shots per game	3.3
12.2	Steals per Game	7.9
17.3	Turnovers per Game	16.3

 

	Team Leaders
Nomi Washington (14.2)	Points	Nafisa Saunders (26.3)
Kate Lannon (7.2)	Rebounds	Marah Maciejewski (8.8)
Ashley Tutzauer (1.8)	Assists	Nafisa Saunders (3.3)
Meghan Matthews (1.4)	Blocks	Nafisa Saunders (0.9)
Nomi Washington (2.9)	Steals	Nafisa Saunders (1.8)