MADISON, N.J. – The Widener University women's basketball team fell by an 81-58 decision against the Drew University Rangers in the championship game of the Drew University Tip-Off Tournament at Baldwin Gymnasium on Saturday evening.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Madison Ireland had a career-high of 10 rebounds and led the offense with 13 points and four assists.
- Allison Gallagher added nine points, three rebounds and three steals.
- Kyra Schenk had six points and eight rebounds.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Pride were competitive at the beginning and only found themselves trailing by a 29-27 score in the second quarter when Ireland set up Gallagher for a layup, but the Rangers closed out the half with an 8-2 run to build up a 37-29 cushion heading into the break.
Despite the deficit in the third quarter, Widener came out stronger in the fourth and was able to chip away at the gap in the final five minutes of the game while the Dutchmen began struggling to hit their shots.
Nikki Petri hit a jumper to ignite an 8-0 run for the Pride, however, the Rangers stayed in control as they finished with the victory.
UP NEXT
Widener will look to get back on track when it hosts Neumann on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m.
