Annville, PA (February 10, 2024) - Seniors Mikaela Reese and Megan Bealer each recorded double-doubles leading the #18 DeSales University women's basketball team past Lebanon Valley College, 63-47, in MAC Freedom action on Saturday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: #18 DeSales - 63, Lebanon Valley - 47
• Records: #18 DeSales (21-2, 12-0 MAC Freedom); Lebanon Valley (13-10, 7-5 MAC Freedom)
• DeSales stays unbeaten in the MAC Freedom and records its 14th straight win on the season.
• DSU sweeps the season series with LVC, extending its win streak to eight straight over the Flying Dutchmen and moving to 9-1 all-time in the series.

How it Happened

• The first quarter was back-and-forth that saw LVC holding a 15-14 lead late before the Bulldogs finished the quarter with two 3's from first-year Lillirose Lang and senior Amelia Saunders to take a 20-15 first quarter lead.
• DSU scored the first seven points of the second quarter to build a 12-point lead (27-15) after a three from Bealer at the 8:23 mark.
• The lead was still double digits (33-23) with 1:08 to go in the half before LVC scored the final five points to trail by just five entering the halftime locker room.
• DSU started strong yet again in the third quarter scoring the first six points to claim an 11-point advantage (39-28).
• The Bulldogs extended that run to 12-2 taking a 45-30 lead at the 3:29 mark before settling on a 50-37 advantage after three quarters, holding LVC to just nine third quarter points.
• The lead grew to as many as 18 points three times in the fourth quarter as the Bulldogs cruised home with the win.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Reese led the way with 21 points, 12 boards, five assists, and four blocks, recording her eighth double-double of the year.
• Bealer notched her fourth double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds.
• Senior Lindsey Welsh was also in double digits with 11 points and added five boards and five helpers.

For the Foes

• Kate Fitzpatrick finished with 18 points to lead LVC.
• Riley Hevelow added 14 points as the only other double digit scorer.

Inside the Box Score

• DeSales shot 44.8 percent from the field and held LVC to just 32.8 percent shooting.
• The Bulldogs dominated the paint out-rebounding LVC, 45-31, and scoring 36 of its 63 points in the paint.
• The Flying Dutchmen took excellent care of the ball, committing just eight turnovers.

Up Next

• The Bulldogs are back in action on Tuesday when they travel to Misericordia University for another MAC Freedom contest set to start at 7:00 pm.