BIDDEFORD, Maine – The Roger Williams University Women's Basketball team took over sole possession of first place in the Commonwealth Coast Conference with a 58-46 win over the University of New England Saturday afternoon.
Hawk Highlights
Katie Galligan: 13 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
Nikki Rosa: 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks
Caroline Elie: 9 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block
Kendi Barnard: 6 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals
Karli Opalka: 2 points, 10 rebounds, 1 steal
For The Opponents
Jordyn Franzen: 12 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals
Kaylee Beyor: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 6 blocks, 1 steal
Juliana Tracey: 11 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 block, 1 steal
Abby Cavallaro: 5 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
How It Happened
Roger Williams took control of the game halfway through the first quarter. Juliana Tracey (Quincy, Mass.) hit one of two free throws for UNE for the first points of the game. After a shot by
Karli Opalka (Southbury, Conn.), Kaylee Beyor (Hinesburg, Vt.) scored the next three points for UNE for a slim 4-3 advantage with 5:37 left in the period. From there,
Sam Mancinelli (Peabody, Mass.) knocked down a three-pointer that kicked off a 15-0 run for the Hawks that turned their one-point deficit into a 14-point lead going into the final minute. The Hawks would end the quarter up 18-6.
The Nor'Easters managed to climb their way back into the game early in the second quarter, with Jordyn Franzen (Salem, N.H.) hitting a three to make it a seven-point game (15-22) with just over four minutes left in the half. Yet the Hawks were able to build the lead back up to 12 to go into the break leading 30-18.
In the third quarter, Roger Williams maintained their double-digit lead throughout the entirety of the period, save for a 28-second stretch after Tracey began the quarter with a three. The Hawks led by as many as 18 before going into the fourth leading 48-33.
In the final quarter, the Nor'Easters made a late run, pulling within seven (44-51) with 2:23 left to play. However, Roger Williams held UNE to only two points over the rest of the game to win the game by 12.
What's Next
Roger Williams (12-0, 7-0 CCC): Monday, January 17 vs. Gordon @ 5:30pm
University of New England (8-6, 6-1 CCC): Monday, January 17 vs. Salve Regina @ 5:00pm
