HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Fairleigh Dickinson women's basketball team (4-4, 0-0 NEC) took down the Delaware State Hornets (0-7, 0-0 MEAC) thanks to a 48-point second half, earning a 71-45 victory.
How it Happened
- The first quarter was a defensive struggle, with it finishing 5-5 after the first quarter.
- The Knights offense started to come alive in the second quarter, stretching their lead to as many as ten, and taking a seven-point lead into the half.
- The third quarter was where the Knights really began to come into their own, going on a 9-0 run, capped by a Celia Carbonell three-pointer to blow the game open and give them a 37-21 lead with just over four minutes to play in the third quarter.
- The Knights continued to push forward in the third quarter, with a Sierra DeAngelo jumper giving the Knights an over-20-point lead entering the final period of play.
- FDU's dominance continued in the fourth quarter, with Miranda Elebring and Maddisyn Mahoney earning their first collegiate points late in the quarter, and the Knights were able to cruise to the 26-point win.
Inside the Box Score
- It was an impressive night for several Knights, with the effort on the evening paced by Celia Carbonell. Carbonell scored 14 points on four-for-eight shooting, all four makes coming from deep, while contributing six rebounds and four assists.
- Abby Conklin had a stellar evening, also making four threes and finishing with 12 points in a season-high. Dahomée Forgues also finished with double-figures, scoring ten points and making two threes.
- Chloe Wilson had a big night on the glass with a team-high 11 rebounds to go with seven points. Likewise, Devyn Scott dished out a game-high six assists, also snagging four rebounds.
- As a collective, the Knights held the Hornets to a 26.3% shooting night. FDU also grabbed more rebounds (53 to 40) and distributed more assists (22 to five) than their opposition on the evening. The Knights also made more threes, 11 to three, than the Hornets.
Coach Szumilo's Thoughts
"Another great team effort! One of our game goals was to not allow more than 45 points; I'm glad we were able to reach that. It was one of those games where everyone was able to contribute in many areas. We had a big contribution from the bench, specifically Abby Conklin and Celia Carbonell. I'm very happy for them! I was also happy to see us get 22 assists on 27 field goals.
What's Next
The Knights have an extended break before returning to play at the Rothman Center against Western Kentucky on Friday, December 17, at 7 p.m. The game will be streamed live on NEC Front Row.
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