#9 Bulldogs Open Season with Decisive Win over Immaculata, 83-32

Senior LeighAnn Burke set a new school-record with her 177th career three-pointer in the win over Immaculata.

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Center Valley, PA (November 15, 2008) – The 9^th ranked DeSales University women's basketball team left little doubt in its season opener topping Immaculata University, 83-32, in the opening round of the Starter's Pub Tip-Off Tournament on Saturday evening in Billera Hall.

The Bulldogs shot 47.1 percent from the field and forced 33 Mighty Mac turnovers in the win as they start the season 1-0 for the third straight year. With the score tied at two early, DSU 17-2 run, to take a 19-4 lead and never looked back. DeSales led by as many as 29 points twice in the first half including at the half when junior Emily Hoffman (Laceyville, PA/Wyalusing Valley) nailed a three-pointer at the halftime buzzer to give the Bulldogs a 42-13 lead into the locker room.

In the second half it was more of the same as senior LeighAnn Burke (Philadelphia, PA/Archbishop Ryan) caught fire hitting four three-pointers in the second half including three straight during a two minute stretch with the third in that sequence breaking the all-time record for treys in a career with 177. Burke breaks the record held by Jen Netwall.

Burke finished the game with a game-high 23 points on 8-of-14 shooting including six treys. Junior Caitlin Miller (Fogelsville, PA/Northwestern Lehigh) also reached double digits with 12 points and grabbed five rebounds, while senior Kim Rarick (Ringtown, PA/North Schuylkill) had a terrific all-around game with eight points, five rebounds, five assists, and four steals.

14 different Bulldogs scored in the game including freshman Cherelle Simmons (Lancaster, PA/JP McCaskey) who led the charge off the bench with six points. Sophomore Shaina Dymond (Shickshinny, PA/Northwest) added six points, five rebounds and four blocks, while Hoffman and junior Kelly Magrann (Sinking Spring, PA/Holy Name) each contributed five points in the win.

The Bulldogs will face The University of Scranton in the tournament championship game on Sunday afternoon at 3:00 pm. The Lady Royals defeated Montclair State University, 65-54, in the other first round game led by Megan Kopecki's 23 points and Jennifer King's 16 points off the bench.

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