Monmouth, Ill. - Dominican women's basketball was back on the road for a non-conference game against the Fighting Scots of Monmouth College.
Results:
Dominican: 57
Monmouth: 64
How it Happened:
-Dominican jumped out to a quick 7-2 lead thanks to a three from Sophomore
Kaitlyn Milison and a fast-break layup from Graduate Student
Melissa Gomez.
-The Stars would finish the rest of the 1
st quarter cold from the field shooting 3-17 and down 17-7 on the scoreboard.
-Sophomore
Lia Saunders would fire off 7 points during the 2
nd quarter to keep DU within striking distance at halftime down 32-23.
-Gomez would continue to dominate in the paint during the 3
rd, and with contributions from Sophomore
Laila Jones and Freshman
Elizabeth McCabe, the Stars would find themselves down 49-37 heading into the final frame.
-DU would continue to battle back in the third, having their best shooting splits of the night with 44.44% from the field and 40% from three, but the Fighting Scots' lead was too much to overcome.
-Monmouth secured the 64-57 win.
Shining Stars:
-Graduate Student scored a season-high 18 points while adding 4 rebounds and 4 steals.
-Sophomore
Lia Saunders collected 15 points and contributed 3 rebounds and 2 steals.
-Sophomore
Aya Deiri had 6 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists in 27 minutes off the bench for DU.
Leading the Way:
Points: Gomez (18)
Rebounds: Deiri, Washington, and Gajkowska (5)
Assists: Deiri (3)
Steals: Gomez (4)
Blocks: Deiri, Washington, and Milison (1)
Minutes: Saunders (31)
What's Next:
Dominican University women's basketball will have a quick turnaround and will be back at the Igini Sports Forum on Saturday, December 14th, to take on Maranatha Baptist University for Season of Giving Night. Tip-off is slated for 3:30 p.m.
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