The McDaniel College women’s basketball team defeated York (Pa.) 52-40 in a non-conference road game Monday at Charles Wolf Gymnasium in York, Pa. Senior Raegan Lenz led McDaniel with 20 points and a career-tying 12 rebounds, producing the first 20-point game of her career. The win improved McDaniel to 3-0, while York (Pa.) fell to 0-1.
Lenz shot 10-of-15 from the floor and collected seven offensive rebounds, recorded three assists and played 36 of 40 minutes as McDaniel earned its fourth consecutive win over York (Pa.).
McDaniel College Women’s Basketball Builds Early Lead
McDaniel led 11-4 after the first quarter by making 5-of-10 shots from the floor and holding York (Pa.) to 1-of-11 shooting. York (Pa.) pulled within 23-21 late in the second quarter, but McDaniel scored six of the final seven points to take a 29-22 halftime lead.
Lenz scored four points during the late second-quarter run, while senior Carli Vogel added two points. The teams each scored 11 points in the third quarter, leaving McDaniel with a 40-33 advantage entering the final period.
Lenz added four points and five rebounds in the fourth quarter as McDaniel outscored York (Pa.) 12-7 to secure the win.
McDaniel Controls Boards and Shooting Battle
McDaniel shot 40.7 percent from the floor and held York (Pa.) to 30.8 percent shooting. McDaniel also held a 42-26 rebounding advantage and recorded 16 assists on 22 made baskets while committing 20 turnovers.
Junior Lauren Cavoli finished with nine points, three rebounds, four assists and two steals. Sophomore Riley Stigler scored nine points on three 3-pointers, while senior Teya McConnaha added seven points, six rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals.
The victory gave McDaniel three consecutive wins to open the season for the fourth straight year. McDaniel also extended its winning streak against York (Pa.) to four games, including two road victories and two home wins.
Next Game for McDaniel College Women’s Basketball
McDaniel is scheduled to host Washington and Lee on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 1 p.m. at the Gill Center. Washington and Lee was ranked No. 12 in the WBCA NCAA Division III Preseason Coaches’ Poll and No. 23 in the D3hoops.com women’s Top 25 preseason poll.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Raegan Lenz gave McDaniel a highly efficient offensive and rebounding performance in the road win. McDaniel’s 42-26 rebounding edge and York (Pa.)’s 30.8 percent shooting helped the Green Terror overcome 20 turnovers and preserve its seven-point halftime lead.
Source: Original report
