THE SPORTS DESK
UMW Women’s Basketball: Eagles top Wilkes in Florida tournament
FROM STAFF REPORTS
Aby Diop scored 14 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the University of Mary Washington women’s basketball team to a 52–34 victory over Wilkes University on Tuesday as part of the Cruzin Classic in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Diop went 4 for 8 from the floor and 6 for 7 from the free throw line in 26 minutes. Aubrey Howland and Caitie Geohegan each had 10 rebounds to lead UMW, which held a 54–44 advantage on the boards in the game and forced 18 Wilkes turnovers.
The Eagles (7–3) face Hartwick College Wednesday.
Wilkes 13 21 — 34
UMW 22 30 — 52
Scoring
Wilkes (6–3): Amanda Pawlowski 0, Elena Stambone 4, Megan Kazmerski 10, Chelsea Brown 3, Ellen Rich 0, Kate Thomas 0, Kayla Brahm 5, Cara Basile 0, Lindsey Chester 7, Angela Palmeiro 2, Megan Dragen 0, Brianna Zazzaro 0, Ginny Edwards 3. Totals: 11 9–17 34.
UMW (7–3): Aby Diop 14, Aubrey Howland 3, Carol Dye 9, Sam Partonen 8, Erin Drumheller 2, Emily Piazza 0, Amanda Witner 0, Caitlin Ciniero 6, Claire Haeuptle 2, Caitie Geoghegan 3, Brieneke Matthes 5. Totals: 17 15–22 52.
Halftime: UMW 22, Wilkes 13. Three-point goals: Wilkes 3 (Kazmerski 2, Brahm). UMW 3 (Partonen 2, Matthes). Rebounds: Wilkes (Kazmerski 7). UMW (Howland 10, Geoghegan 10).
