Mount St. Mary’s University women’s basketball will open its 53rd season against the Navy Midshipmen at 7 p.m. Monday, November 2, at Knott Arena in Emmitsburg, Maryland. The game marks the program’s first home season opener since 2018, when it hosted Washington College, and its first opener against a Division I opponent since 2015, when it faced William & Mary.
Mount St. Mary’s University Women’s Basketball Opens at Home
Mount St. Mary’s University women’s basketball has 16 members on its roster, including five returners, five transfers and six true freshmen. The team played George Mason in an exhibition the previous weekend, with Valentina Saric leading the Mount with 15 points and Alana Powell adding 10 points.
Monday’s game is the first of three contests scheduled for Mount St. Mary’s University women’s basketball during the week. The Mount will travel to UMBC on November 5 before hosting UAlbany on November 8, with both games part of the America East-Metro Challenge.
Navy Midshipmen Bring Proven Production
The Navy Midshipmen won 22 games last season and went 15-2 in Patriot League play before appearing in the WBIT. Zanai Barnett-Gay led Navy with averages of 16.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game.
Barnett-Gay was named to the Becky Hammon Mid-Major Player of the Year Watchlist. Zoe Mesuch and Julianna Almeida are among Navy’s leading returners.
Mount St. Mary’s University Leads Series
Mount St. Mary’s University leads the all-time series against Navy 21-9. The teams will meet for the 31st time, with the previous meeting coming in 2023.
Mount St. Mary’s University won that matchup 67-59 in overtime. Jessica Tomasetti scored 20 points in the victory, including 11 free throws.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Mount St. Mary’s University women’s basketball begins the regular season at home against a Navy team that reached the WBIT after winning 22 games last season. The Mount’s 16-player roster includes five returners, five transfers and six true freshmen.
The Navy game starts a three-game week for Mount St. Mary’s University women’s basketball, followed by contests against UMBC and UAlbany in the America East-Metro Challenge.
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