Release courtesy of Pratt Athletics
BROOKLYN -- The Pratt Institute women's basketball team led from the opening tip and didn't look back in their conference opener, registering an impressive 66-22 victory over The King's College Thursday.
The Cannoneers (3-3, 1-0 HVIAC) stormed out of the gates, scoring the first 17 points of the evening, capped off by a layup from sophomore Amissa Epperson. By the end of the first 10 minutes, the Cannoneers had built a 21-9 lead.
In the second frame, senior Anna Bryce opened the scoring with four quick points. The Lions (2-4, 0-1 HVIAC) were held to a mere three points and trailed 45-12 at intermission. Ashley Schmid, a freshman, saw significant time and registered her first career field goal, a baseline jumper, midway through the second.
The second half began with Pratt running off 10 quick points, effectively sealing the victory while providing their bench with quality minutes. Late three-pointers by both Sabrina Barakat and Jennifer Klockner concluded an evening that saw eight players score for Pratt.
The staunch Pratt defense held King's to just 10 second half points. Overall, the Lions shot just 12.7% from the field on the night, while the Cannoneers forced a season-high 30 turnovers.
Emily Guerra recorded a double-double of 17 points and 14 rebounds while Bryce added 11 points to go with 10 steals.
The visitors were led by Kelsey Thomason's eight points.
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Release courtesy of King's Athletics
The King's College Women's Basketball Team hit the road Saturday to take on the Davis College Falcons in upstate NY. Freshman Kelsey Thomason had her first collegiate double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Every King's player found their way on to the scoresheet, but it was not enough as Davis prevailed 69-33 led bu Brooke Lewandowski who had 21 points and 16 rebounds.
King's junior point guard Kylie Locklar had a solid effort with 4 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. Junior Anna Eaves had 7 points and 5 rebounds. Junior Megan Starnes had 2 points and 5 rebounds and sophomore Megan LeBlanc had 6 points and 6 rebounds. Freshman Elaina Bals chipped in with her first 2 collegiate points.
The loss drops King's to 2-4 overall and 0-3 in HVIAC conference play.
