Franciscan 59, Chatham 95
Franciscan Starters
Emma Clow, Madison Doan, Caroline Reedy, Maria McCallen, Ilena Gonzales
How It Happened
Franciscan hosted Chatham on Saturday afternoon for a PAC conference matchup at Finnegan Fieldhouse. The sharp-shooting Cougars would jump out to an early lead that the Barons would not be able to overcome.
Chatham would start the game on a 13-0 run until Ilena Gonzales would make a three point field goal with six minutes remaining in the opening quarter. Maria McCallen and Mikayla Doan would add tough buckets in the paint, as the Cougars would take a 28-7 lead into the second quarter. The Barons would get their offense going in the second quarter, as they were able to possess the ball and break the Chatham press much better. Gonzales and Reedy each would make a three pointer this quarter, while the Barons' defense would cause several Chatham turnovers. The Cougars would lead 47-23 at the half.
The Barons would get their offense going in the second half, but unfortunately, the Cougars would stay hot in the third with 30 points in that period. The Barons would score 18 points in the third with most coming in the paint from their talented frontcourt. Ilena Gonzales would score eight of her 16 points in the final frame, as the Barons would finish out the game strong. The Cougars would win 95-59.
Inside the Numbers
- Gonzales led the Barons with 16 points with two made three point field goals.
- Mikayla Doan pulled in a team-high seven rebounds.
- Thr Cougars shot 49.4% from the floor.
Up Next
Franciscan will continue PAC play at Washington & Jefferson on Wednesday evening. The Barons have dropped the last five games against the Presidents, who was the best team through the PAC regular season last year. They are off to another hot start this season, as they are near the top of the PAC standings. They will tip at 6:00 p.m. with the men's game to follow.
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