Dallas, PA (February 14, 2024) - Senior
Megan Bealer poured in a game-high 21 points leading the #17 DeSales University women's basketball team to its 15th straight win, 77-39, at Misericordia University in MAC Freedom action on Wednesday evening.
The Basics
- Final Score: #17 DeSales - 77, Misericordia - 39
- Records: #17 DeSales (22-2, 13-0 MAC Freedom); Misericordia (8-16, 2-11 MAC Freedom)
- DeSales stays unbeaten in the MAC Freedom and records its 15th straight win on the season with one game left in the regular season.
- It was DSU's 13th straight win in the series and improves DeSales to 44-12 all-time vs. the Cougars, sweeping the season series.
How it Happened
- The Bulldogs started quickly in this one scoring eight of the first 10 points to take an 8-2 lead and led by five (16-11) after one quarter.
- DSU dominated the second quarter out-scoring Misericordia, 24-10, finishing the half on a 10-2 run to take a 40-21 lead into the locker room.
- The advantage grew to as many as 31 points several times in the third quarter and DeSales cruised home in the fourth quarter to record its 15th straight win.
Top Bulldog Performers
- Bealer led all scorers with 21 points, adding six rebounds, three assists, and five steals in the win.
- Senior Olivia Scotti had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, adding two blocks.
- Senior Lindsey Welsh finished with 12 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
- First-year Lillirose Lang added nine points and four assists in her first career start.
For the Foes
- Skylar Bianchi was the only double digit scorer for the Cougars with 12 points.
Inside the Box Score
- DeSales shot over 40% in every quarter and finished the game canning 45.7 percent from the field.
- DSU dominated the paint scoring 50 of its 77 points in the paint.
- The Bulldogs had a 24-0 advantage in fast break points and forced 21 Cougar turnovers, while committing just seven themselves.
- DeSales was near perfect from the FT line hitting 10-of-11.
Up Next
- DeSales wraps up the regular season hosting Delaware Valley University on senior day on Saturday beginning at 1:00 PM.