Wilkes-Barre, PA (February 1, 2023) - The #8/9th ranked DeSales University women's basketball team clinched a spot in the MAC Freedom postseason tournament with its 52nd straight win over Wilkes University, 72-42, in MAC Freedom action on Wednesday evening.

The Basics

• Final Score: #8/9 DeSales - 72, Wilkes - 42
• Records: #8/9 DeSales (19-1, 11-1 MAC Freedom); Wilkes (5-15, 4-7 MAC Freedom)
• The win is DSU's 52nd straight over Wilkes as DeSales improves to 53-2 all-time vs. the Colonels.
• The Bulldogs clinch a spot in the MAC Freedom postseason tournament and remained tied with Stevens for the top seed with four games left in the regular season schedule for both teams.

How it Happened

• DeSales jumped all over the Colonels in this one opening up a 17-4 lead in the first 5:20 and taking a 27-9 lead after one quarter of play.
• The lead was 20 at the half and the Bulldogs put the game away in the third quarter out-scoring Wilkes, 19-5, holding the Colonels to just 1-for-18 from the field in the third quarter.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Junior Mikaela Reese had another strong game recording a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds adding two blocks.
• Senior Megan Bealer had 14 points as the only other player in double digits.
• Junior Abigail Rafferty pulled down a game-high 12 rebounds and had four blocks.

For the Foes

• Nadia Evanosky had 10 points off the bench as the lone player in double figures.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales held Wilkes to just 21.7 percent shooting for the game, while DSU shot 45.7 percent from the field.
• The Bulldogs dominated the glass out-rebounding the Colonels, 45-29.
• DSU had a 21-6 edge in fast break points.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are back in action on Saturday when they travel to Misericordia University for a very important MAC Freedom contest set to begin at 1:00 pm.