The Basics Score: Roberts Wesleyan 72-58 Post
Records: Roberts Wesleyan 3-0 | Post 0-4
Location: Drubner Center - Waterbury, Conn.
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WATERBURY, Conn. – Four players scored in double-digits as Roberts Wesleyan women's basketball earned their second consecutive win against Post this evening.
Senior forward
Samantha Courtney paced the team with a 17 point, 11 rebound effort.
Brooke Fields added 13 points while
Lucy Covley and
Necedah James each scored 10 points for the undefeated Redhawks.
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How it Happened:Roberts Wesleyan shot out to a commanding 27-7 lead in the second quarter after going on an 18-0 run that spanned more than six minutes. Over that span, the Redhawks shot nearly 50 percent, going 6 of 13 from the field and a perfect 5 of 5 from the line.
On the night, Roberts Wesleyan shot 38.5 percent from the field despite hitting just 3 of 12 from long range.
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Key Stat:The Redhawks forced 27 turnovers by Post, which resulted in 31 points off turnovers.
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Inside the Numbers:- Roberts Wesleyan scored 32 points in the paint while limiting the Eagles to 22 points.
- Post out-rebounded the Redhawks 45 to 42.
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"Courtney's" Impact:The senior earned her second straight double-double after going 6 of 10 from the field and 5 of 6 at the free-throw line. On the glass, Courtney hauled in 11 rebounds (5 def., 6 off.) in addition to three steals and two blocked shots.
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Up Next: Roberts Wesleyan travels to Lakewood, N.J. tomorrow to take on Georgian Court at 5 p.m.
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