Center Valley, PA (January 5, 2019) - The DeSales University women's basketball used a strong defensive effort to notch its sixth straight win, 71-39, over Cabrini University in the final non-conference game of the regular season on Saturday afternoon in Billera Hall.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 71, Cabrini - 39
• Records: DeSales (11-2); Cabrini (6-8)

How it Happened

• The Bulldogs opened the game scoring the first 15 points and held the Cavaliers to just four points in the first quarter to take a 15-4 lead.
• CU got within nine twice in the second quarter before a 9-2 Bulldog run pushed the lead up to 16 points and DeSales led by 15 (31-16) at the halftime break.
• The second-half was all DSU, using another 9-2 run to start the third quarter taking a 40-18 lead and led by as many as 26 points in the third quarter before posting the final 32-point margin as the 71-39 final score.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Freshman Samantha Shinkus recorded her second double-double of the year with 17 points and a season-high 15 points, adding four steals.
• Fellow freshman Averi Jordan had 15 points and senior Morgan Birmelin finished with 10 points, six rebounds, and six assists.
• Senior Bridget Walsh added six points, nine rebounds, and four blocks.

For the Foes

• Ashley Tutzauer led the Cavaliers with 13 points and Kate Lannon added 11 points as the only two in double digits.

Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs suffocated the Cavaliers into just 20.0 percent shooting (11-for-55) for the game.
• DSU also dominated the glass out-rebounding them, 52-34, and had a 19-3 in fast break points.
• DeSales scored 27 points off 18 Cavalier turnovers.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs return to MAC Freedom action on Wednesday when they host Wilkes University beginning at 8:00 pm in Billera Hall.