CHESTER, Pa. – The Widener University women's basketball team secured its sixth straight victory on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Marywood Pacers 84-76.

It was a total team effort for the Pride as 11 different players found the scoreboard. Per usual, Widener was effective from the foul line, hitting 75 percent of its shots. WU created a lead in the first quarter and never lost it. The bench played a major role in the win, contributing 29 points. The Blue and Gold's greatest advantage was 15 points, coming in the third quarter. Despite narrowing the Pacers narrowing the lead to three points, the Pride's staunch defense was able to hold them off. This the first time Widener has started a season 6-0 since the beginning of the NCAA era. The NCAA began sanctioning women's sports in 1981-82 (Prior to that year, women's sports were governed by the AIAW.)

Game Highlights:

•          For the sixth straight game, Devan Rimmer finished as the team's top scorer. She notched a season-high 21 points on 57 percent shooting.
•          Erin Phelan ended the game with a career-high 17 points. The freshman also had five rebounds and four assists.
•          Mackenzie McCracken also finished with a career-high in points. The sophomore had 10 points to go along with her three rebounds and two steals.
•          Nicole Barnes continued to be a force off the bench for the Pride. She had nine points, going four-for-six from the field.
•          In 15 minutes, Jasmine Franklin tallied nine points and seven boards. The freshman forward had two assists as well.
•          Kyra Schenk was the leading rebounder for the Pride, grabbing nine in 13 minutes.
•          Madison Ireland created plenty of chances for her teammates, recording 10 assists.

Up next:

The Pride will stay at the Schwartz Center and host #13 Messiah College on Wednesday, November 28. Tip-off is scheduled the 8:00 p.m.