University of St. Joseph Rolls Past Women’s Basketball

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – MCLA Women's Basketball team dropped a 71-39 non-conference contest with the University of St. Joseph at the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium this evening. With the win, the Blue Jays improved to 10-1, and the Trailblazers dropped to 2-9. MCLA's Zaylee Ramos scored a game-high 17 points to lead all scorers, while USJ had three players reach double-digit points.

THE BASICS:

• Date: Monday, December 11, 2023
• Score: University of St. Joseph 71, MCLA 39
• Records: USJ Blue Jays 10-1 (GNAC 1-1) | MCLA Trailblazers 2-9 (MASCAC 0-0)

HIGHLIGHTS

• MCLA stayed close to the nearly undefeated USJ in the first half with only a 12-3 run to close out the first period, representing the difference at halftime.
• To open the second half, the Blue Jays switched to utilizing a full-court press more often, forcing the Trailblazers into seven third-quarter turnovers. For the game, USJ enjoyed a 13-2 advantage in points off turnovers, with most of them coming in the third quarter.
• MCLA's Zaylee Ramos led all scorers with 17 points, adding in four rebounds, two assists, and a steal to wrap up her score sheet.
• Sophomore Hailey Peabody recorded her second double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds, as well as a game-high five blocks.
• The Blue Jays had a pair of players record double-doubles, led by Taylor Verboven, who had 16 points and 10 boards, while Jordan Ouellette had 14 points and 12 rebounds. Maya Slisz rounded out the trio of double-digit scorers for the visitors with 12 points.
• The Trailblazers finished the game a perfect nine for nine at the free throw line, while the Blue Jays weren't bad either, shooting 82.4%, making 14 of 17 attempts.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Field Goals / %: USJ 27-75 / 36.0%, MCLA 14-53 / 26.4%
• 3 Points / %: USJ 3-11 / 27.3 %, MCLA 2-11 / 18.2%
• Free Throw / %: USJ 14-17 / 82.4%, MCLA 9-9 / 100.0%
• Rebounds: USJ 60, MCLA 29
• Points off Turnovers: USJ 13, MCLA 2
• Second Chance Points: USJ 25, MCLA 7
• Points in the Paint: USJ 40, MCLA 18
• Bench Points: USJ 21, MCLA 2

UP NEXT:

MCLA will be back in action following a holiday hiatus when they travel to Dean College for a non-conference matchup with the Bulldogs at the Pieri Gymnasium. The teams will take the floor for a 5 p.m. tip-off.

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