UMW Women’s Basketball: Eagles easily top Generals

FROM STAFF REPORTS

Sam Partonen scored 16 points and added seven assists an Aby Diop had a double–double with 11 points and 11 rebounds as the 19th-ranked University of Mary Washington women’s basketball team defeated Washington & Lee, 56-38, Thursday at the Anderson Center.

The Eagles (5–1) will return to action on Saturday when they host Frostburg State University Saturday 1 p.m. as part of a doubleheader with the UMW men. All fans bringing a new unopened toy for Toys for Tots will receive a free general admission ticket for Saturday’s twinbill.

Wash, & Lee 19 19 — 38

UMW 24 32 — 56

Scoring

Washington & Lee (2–3): Katy Wilson 9, Rachel Warrick 8, Megan Marks 2, Paige Corvino 0, Annie Gauf 4, Katie Wildes 2, Wesleigh Vick 2, Shelbie Hendricks 0, Alena Hamrick 11. Totals: 13–46 11–15 38.

UMW (5–1): Aby Diop 11, Brieneke Matthes 3, Aubrey Howland 8, Carol Dye 8, Sam Partonen 16, Emily Piazza 0, Amanda Witner 4, Erin Drumheller 0, Catlin Cinero 2, Catie Goeghegan 4, Tori Hooper 0. Totals: 20–57 12–17 56.

Halftime: UMW 24, W&L 19. Three-point goals: W&L 1 (Hamrick. UMW 4 (Partonen 3, Matthes). Rebounds: W&L 33 (Gauf 6). UMW (Diop 11).

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