The women’s basketball team put another win in the books, taking over Centenary College 66-48. The Blue and White showed intense defense throughout the game on Saturday, Jan. 25 in Hackettstown, N.J. The win improved the team’s record to 14-4 overall and a standing of 8-1 in the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC).
“Today’s game at Centenary was a great team effort and a great conference win; everyone was able to step up and contribute,” sophomore Lucia Neuber said. “We are looking forward to continue our success for the rest of the season!”
Sandone started off with a pair of three pointers and the end of the first half was completed in a similar fashion with junior Megan Decker finding Sandone to make another three pointer. “I remember looking up at the clock with 13:00 minutes to go in the first half and Centenary had only scored 8 points so far. Our defense was strong as always as we held them just to 48 points for the whole game,” Decker said. “As the clock was winding down, the ball left my hands as I threw it to Britt [Sandone] and next thing I knew the ball went into the net as the buzzer went off.” This kept Cabrini in the lead with 36-16 at the end of the half.
The Cavaliers kept up their momentum against the Cyclones in the second half of the game with sophomore Dana Peterson’s jumper in the paint, increasing the lead 56-28. Senior Annie Rivituso also claimed nine rebounds while senior Colleen Stewart matched Keys seven rebounds. Decker was also able to match her career high with three blocked shots, seven points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals.
The game ended strong as senior Brittany Sandone led the Blue and White with 20 points, with junior Amber Keys adding 11 points and seven rebounds. Sophomore Kristina Startare had three steals throughout the game, in addition to scoring eight points.
The Lady Cavs were able to come out of the game with a win having been a total team effort, as all 15 players got time on the court, Decker said. “This is the most exciting part of the basketball season—every game counts from here on out. We are looking forward to our next couple games, especially against Immaculata and Neumann who we have not played yet. Before we know it, playoffs will be here and we are doing everything we can to earn home court advantage during playoffs.”
The Lady Cavs next game is set to take place Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. to challenge the Baptist Bible Defenders.