Box Score HACKENSACK, N.J. - FDU Women's Basketball (18-4, 9-0) topped Stonehill (7-13, 3-6) in front of a national television audience Thursday evening at the Bogota Savings Bank Center. the Knights were once again led by
Madlena Gerke, who poured in 24 points in her 28 minutes of action.
FDU started the game on the right note in front of the home crowd, as the Knights jumped out to a 16-6 lead by playing with pace, and capitalizing off of Skyhawk turnovers. The Knights shot the ball at a high clip in the first frame, ending the quarter going 9-for-13 from the floor, which gave them a 20-11 lead after the first 10 minutes.
FDU would continue to maintain a lead through the second quarter despite a Stonehill push, as the Skyhawks would cut the lead to as little as six in the quarter, but FDU hit a trio of three point baskets in the quarter, and the Knights were able to maintain a nine point advantage heading into the locker room at halftime.
The Knights would then press the accelerator in the third frame, as FDU poured in 23 total points in the third, going 8-11 from the floor. FDU was also able to live up to the billing as one of the nation's best defenses, as Stonehill only mustered two made baskets in the third quarter, going an ice cold 2-16 in the third quarter. FDU was able to maintain the big lead into the fourth quarter where the Knights cruised over the finish line to a 78-54 victory for their 10th win in a row.
- Madlina Gerke once again led the way for FDU, scoring a game high 24 points in just 28 minutes. Gerke finished the game going 9-14 from the field, with four made threes.
- Ava Renninger nearly notched a triple double in the contest, as she scored eight points, tallied seven assists, and pulled down a team best 10 rebounds.
- Kailee McDonald chipped in 14 points for the Knights, going an efficient 6-10 from the floor in the win.
- Leah Crosby did not miss in the win, as she went 3-3 from the floor, as well as making two free throws.
The Knights will meet the Wagner Seahawks in their next contest, as the Knights will play in their second straight home game on January 31st. Tip-off for that matchup is set for 2 p.m. and the game can be streamed on NEC Front Row.
