GLENSIDE, Pa. – Kyra Schenk moved into the Widener top-10 in career rebounds, but the Widener University women's basketball team was stunned on the road by a fourth quarter comeback, falling 56-52 at Arcadia on Thursday night.
 
BY THE NUMBERS

• Schenk scored 20 in the game, the second highest point total in her career and pulled in 15 rebounds. She now has 650 boards in her career and in the game, moved past Becky Tyler (2006-10), Corinne Gawason (1996-00), and Chelsea Luhta (2002-06), taking over eight place on the Widener rebounding iist.
• Gianna Samuels added eight points.
• Jasmine Franklin chipped in six off the bench with five rebounds.
• Marlia Matters pitched in defensively with three steals and the first two blocks of her career.

 
HOW IT HAPPENED
Both teams shot well in a high-scoring first period as the Pride connected on 9-of-19 shots while the Knights were 7-of-14. Eight straight points for Widener in an 89-second stretch put the Blue and Gold up 18-13 before a three for Arcadia closed the quarter. Tight through the second, the score was tied 23-23 past the midway point of the frame before Widener scored eight of the last 10 points, taking a 31-25 lead into halftime.

The third quarter started well for the Pride, who opened the lead to 38-27 at the 6:12 mark on a layup by Samuels on the fast break, courtesy of an outlet pass from Schenk. The game looked in good standing when a pair of Schenk free throws pushed the score to 48-37 with 40 seconds left in the stanza. From there, the shooting went cold while Arcadia edged in front and closed the contest at the line.
 
UP NEXT
The two teams finish their respective regular seasons on Friday night in Chester. Opening tip is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Prior to the game, Widener will honor Izzy Hamlin, Mack McCracken, and Schenk in a pregame Senior Day ceremony.