Women’s Basketball Can’t Keep Pace with Westfield State

WESTFIELD, Mass. – The MCLA Women's Basketball team played their first road MASCAC game of the season this afternoon, traveling to Westfield State for a matchup with the Owls at the Westfield State Wellness Center. Kristie Zator recorded her third straight double-double, but it wasn't enough to overcome a Westfield team that had four players finish in double digits.

THE BASICS:

• Date: Saturday, January 6, 2024
• Score: MCLA 32, Westfield State 95
• Records: MCLA Trailblazers 4-10 (MASCAC 1-1) | Westfield State Owls 8-7 (MASCAC 1-1)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Westfield State scored 16 of the first 20 points in the game and finished the first quarter up 20-6.
• MCLA was held to another six points in the second quarter while the Owls lead grew to 55-12.
• The Trailblazers nearly matched their first-half output with 11 points in the third quarter, with baskets from five different players. However, Westfield grew their lead, scoring 18 points in the third frame.
• The visitors would not get any closer as the Owls would continue their pattern and extend their lead in each quarter while cruising to a comfortable 95-32 victory.
• Sophomore forward Kristie Zator finished the third game in a row with a double-double, recording a team-high 14 points and 10 rebounds.
• Westfield was paced by a quartet of double-digit scorers, headed by a game-high 24 points from Olivia Hadla and 15 points from Jordan Grant.
• Morgan Berthiaume and Hannah Sheldon scored 11 and 10 points, respectively, off the bench as the Owls enjoyed a 46-5 advantage in bench scoring.
• Not all was doom and gloom for the Trailblazers as they finished the game with a 43-39 advantage in rebounds, including a 33-20 edge on the defensive glass.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Field Goals / %: MCLA 14-46 / 30.4%, Westfield 37-87 / 42.5%
• 3 Points / %: MCLA 3-12 / 25%, Westfield 17-42 / 40.5%
• Free Throw / %: MCLA 1-2 / 50%, Westfield 4-6 / 66.7%
• Rebounds: MCLA 43, Westfield 39
• Points off Turnovers: MCLA 5, Westfield 36
• Second Chance Points: MCLA 2, Westfield 20
• Points in the Paint: MCLA 14, Westfield 34
• Bench Points: MCLA 43, Westfield 39

UP NEXT:

On Wednesday, MCLA will be back in action when they travel to Bridgewater State for a MASCAC matchup with the Bears at the Adrian Tinsley Center. The teams will take the floor for a 5:30 p.m. tip-off.

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