Waynebsurg 68, Franciscan 48

Franciscan Starters 
Sophie LaRose, Felicia MacGillivray, Jazzlyn Melnyk, Lauren Arena, Madison Doan 

Waynebsurg Starters
Fuller, Wolf, Dansby, Robinson, Kastroll

How It Happened 
    The Lady Barons battled the Yellow Jackets of Waynesburg on Saturday afternoon for the second time this season. Madison Doan led the way for Franciscan with 15 points in the loss.

    Jazzlyn Melnyk got the scoring started with a tough and one layup to give Franciscan a 3-0 advantage. After a Waynesburg 4-0 run, Madison Doan would make her first bucket to retake the lead for the Lady Barons. It would be a defensive battle over the next five minutes. Sophie LaRose would add four points down the stretch, including Franciscan's first three pointer. Waynesburg led at the first break 15-11.

   Ilena Gonzales opened up the second quarter with a made layup for Franciscan. Action would be back and forth for the first five minutes of the second quarter.  The Waynesburg lead would be 25-18 after Madison Doan converted one of two from the line. The Yellow Jackets would heat up over the last four minutes, as a 12-2 run would give them a 37-20 lead at the half.

    The Lady Barons defense stepped up big to start the third quarter, as they held the Yellow Jackets scoreless over the first three minutes. Madison Doan was able to score four points over the Waynesburg drought to help cut into the deficit. Melnyk would add another tough and one layup to spark some energy into the team. Felicia MacGillivray would add her first points of the day with three free throws to end the third quarter.

    Madison Doan would heat up in the fourth quarter, as she reach double digit scoring for the 10th time this season in the early goings of this quarter. Ilena Gonzales would also add six points in the final ten minutes with three coming off a three pointer. The Lady Barons showed a lot of heart, as they would win the fourth quarter by a score of 17-12. It would  not be enough, as Waynesburg would hold on to win 68-48

Inside the Numbers 
- Doan scored 15 points to lead Franciscan. Waynesburg's Fuller scored 16 to lead all scorers.
- Kimberly McDaniels pulled in a team high nine rebounds.
- Both teams scored 24 points in the paint.
- Jazzlyn Melnyk had three steals . 
- The Lady Barons made 13 free throws, most in a game this season.

Up Next
Franciscan will not have much time to rest and prepare, as they get host Saint Vincent on Monday at 6pm. Saint Vincent has been one of the best teams in the PAC year in and year out, but they have had a rare down year this year, as they sit in the lower half of the PAC standings. The Lady Barons have never beat the Bearcats in their history, but this may be their chance to make a last season push. 

Baron Summer Camps
Franciscan University Athletics is partnering with Steubenville Conferences to offer summer sports camps in conjunction with the Steubenville Main Campus 1 (June 9-12th, 2022) and 3 (June 23-26th, 2022). Youth Conferences. Participants will be able to strengthen both their athletic skills and their relationship with Christ in this uniquely Franciscan hybrid experience. Men's and Women's Basketball are just a couple of the sports that will be included, check out more info on our Baron Summer Camps Page.

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