Franciscan 36, La Roche 88

Franciscan Starters 
Abbigail Jannuzi, Ilena Gonzales, Jazzlyn Melnyk, Moira Hughes & Maria McCallen 

How It Happened 
Franciscan kicked off the 2024-25 season by hosting La Roche at Finnegan Fieldhouse on Friday evening. The game would not go Franciscan's way, but some positive take aways for the Barons against tough, non-conference foe. 

Maria McCallen led the Barons with seven points in the opening half, and Ilena Gonzales had five points, including a three pointer. As a team the Barons were six of nine from the free throw line. Rebounding was an issue in the opening half, as the Redhawks out-rebounded the Barons 27-10 with 15 offensive rebounds. The Barons trailed 43-15 at the half.

The third quarter was big for the Barons, as they added 17 points while outscoring the Redhawks by one. Gonzales had five of these points, while Reedy and McCallen each had four this quarter. The Redhawks closed out the fourth quarter strong to win 88-36.        

Inside the Numbers 
- Gonzales led the Barons with 14 points and six rebounds.
- Giuliana Biasutto led the Barons with three assists.
 - Anderson led all scorers with 19 for La Roche.

Up Next 
Franciscan will remain at home to take on The College of Wooster on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. The Barons are 3-5 all-time against the Fighting Scots with wins in their last two meetings. Last season, the Barons won 64-61 on their court. Madison Doan led the way with 19 points, and Caroline Reedy added 11 points. Franciscan outscored Wooster 36-16 in the paint. 

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