Scranton, PA (November 27, 2023) - The DeSales University women's basketball team forced 28 turnovers leading to 35 points in an 89-39 route of Marywood University in non-conference action on Monday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: DeSales - 89, Marywood - 39
• Records: DeSales (4-1 Overall); Marywood (3-4 Overall)
• Tonight's game was the first meeting since the 1998 season and extends DSU's win streak in the series to eight straight as the Bulldogs are 19-8 all-time vs. the Pacers.

How it Happened

• Tied at six early, DSU scored nine straight points to take a 15-6 lead and led by nine (17-8) after 10 minutes of play.
• Marywood got within four points (20-16) early in the second quarter before the Bulldogs broke it open with a 13-1 run to claim a 33-17 lead and led by 15 at the halftime break.
• DeSales dominated the second-half out-scoring Marywood, 33-14 in the third quarter and holding the Pacers to just three points in the fourth quarter to post the final margin.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Senior Mikaela Reese led all scorers with 18 points, adding six assists and three blocks.
• Senior Olivia Scotti had 14 points, eight boards, four assists, and three steals in the win.
• Senior Amelia Saunders had 13 points off the bench, hitting 3 three's.
• Junior Morgan Sterner also reached double digits with 10 points.

For the Foes

• Faith Kendricks led the Pacers as the lone player in double figures with 12 points.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales hit 48 percent from the field and held Marywood to just 26.3 percent shooting.
• DSU forced 28 turnovers and committed just eight miscues leading to a 35-5 advantage in points off turnovers.
• THe Bulldogs also had a 38-10 advantage in points in the paint.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are right back to action on Wednesday when they travel to Centenary University for another non-conference game beginning at 7:00 pm.