Bethany, W. Va - The Lady Barons open up the year with a comeback win at Bethany. Coach Sean Kirk starts his young career off with a victory.

The Basics
Scores: Franciscan 52 - Bethany 49
Records: Franciscan (1-0) - Bethany (0-1)  
Location: Nutting Gymnasium - Bethany

How it Happened

• The Lady Barons and Bison had a back and forth start, as freshman Clare McGahan had a quarter high eight points including one three. Abby Baeirl would add a three as well to have the Lady Barons shoot 100% from three for the quarter, but they would be behind 12-11.
• Bethany would control the second quarter as their defense made the necessary adjustments. They would hold the Lady Barons to 17.6% shooting from the field this quarter, and they would be led offensively by Haylie Glass's six points. The Bison would take a six point lead into the half.
• The Lady Barons would come out of the half strong defensively as they would hold the Bison to 15.4% shooting in the 3rd quarter. Selena Coronis and Abby Baierl would each add five points in the quarter to enter the fourth down two points.
• The Barons would open up the 4th quarter on a 9-3 run, behind five points by Abby Baierl and four points from freshman Estelle Leon. Baierl would continue her strong fourth quarter adding five more points down the stretch, giving her ten in the quarter to help the Lady Barons hold on to a season opening victory 52-49.

Inside The Box Score

• Abby Baierl led the Lady Barons with 21 points, her 3rd 20+ point game of her career. She also hit five threes moving her to 4th all-time at Franciscan in 3-pt field goals made in a career, jumping assistant coach Iliana Gonzales.
• Senior Cianna Vaughan added nine rebounds to lead the Lady Baron and help the Lady Barons win the rebounding battle 42-38.
• The Lady Barons shot 36.4% from long range, but only 46.2% from the free throw line. 

Comments from Coach Kirk
"I'm so proud of this team, they bring it everyday in practice no matter what. They play with great energy and passion, and are so much fun to coach. Abby Baierl played extremely hard tonight, and I told her at the beginning of the season she can be an all-conference player if she plays her game. Clare McGahan and Selena Coronis were tremendous all night, taking care of the ball and finding space to drive. The future is bright, and I'm excited to get back in the gym and get ready for Chatham."

Up Next
Franciscan will head home to prepare for their home opener on Tuesday night at 6 pm against Chatham. Please come out and support the Lady Barons!