CHESTER, Pa. – The Widener Women's Basketball offense was on fire as they secured a dominating victory over the Stevenson Mustangs.
The Pride are now 13-4 on the season and 4-2 in conference play.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Lindsay Kutz recorded another double-double with 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists while also going over 1,000 career points.
- Riley Stackhouse led all scorers with 26 points, shooting 10-for-17 from the field while adding two three-pointers, four free throws, and a pair of steals.
- Giada Palmieri added 15 points and 10 rebounds, going 5-for-7 from the floor and 5-for-6 from the line.
- Liliana Metrick scored 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including a three-pointer, while contributing a block and a steal.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Widener set the tone early by attacking inside with
Riley Stackhouse and
Lindsay Kutz combining for multiple early baskets. The teams traded scores throughout the opening 10 minutes, as Widener was able to answer every time the Mustangs looked like they were gaining momentum second-chance opportunities. The Pride were able to escape quarter number one with a slim 19-18 lead.
The Mustangs took the momentum early in the second quarter and made the Pride play from behind. Despite the run, the Pride stayed within range behind a strong quarter from
Giada Palmieri and Kutz. Stackhouse was able to connect on a three right before half giving the Pride a 42-37 advantage at halftime.
Coming out of halftime, Widener delivered one of its strongest stretches of the game. Stackhouse caught fire during the period, scoring from multiple levels, while Kutz continued to dominate on both ends of the floor
. While the Pride scored in bunches, Stevenson stayed with them keeping the Widener lead at seven heading into the final frame.
Widener picked up right where they left off in the fourth, as Kutz and Stackhouse both connected on early threes along with clutch scoring inside from Palmieri and
Avalynn Baer. The pride offense stayed hot until the final whistle as they secured a 91-76 conference win over Stevenson.
UP NEXT
The Pride will go on the road for a conference game against York on Wednesday, January 28
th. Tip-off is set for 6:00 p.m.