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Greyhounds Hang On at Susquehanna to Even Landmark Conference Slate

Graduate student forward Kayla Yoegel looks to set up the offense in the second half versus Juniata College in Johnston Hall earlier this season.
Graduate student forward Kayla Yoegel looks to set up the offense in the second half versus Juniata College in Johnston Hall earlier this season.

SELINSGROVE, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's basketball team held on for a 68-65 Landmark Conference victory at Susquehanna University Saturday afternoon as the Hounds evened their conference record at 3-3 on the year.

How It Happened

  • The Greyhounds opened the scoring with a jumper from graduate student forward Kayla Yoegel. The River Hawks tied the contest at 2-2, the first of nine ties on the day, while Moravian moved ahead 6-2 on a jumper from sophomore forward Brielle Guarente. Susquehanna answered and took a 9-8 edge with 3:46 left in the opening period. Guarente would give the Hounds a 14-11 advantage after 10 minutes of action after a late jumper in the period
  • Both teams struggled to score in the first half of the second quarter with the River Hawks eventually taking a 19-16 lead with 4:39 on the clock. The Greyhounds answered with a 13-3 to head to the locker room with a 29-22 edge as Yoegel scored nine points in the final four minutes of the half
  • Susquehanna opened the second half with a 7-0 run to knot the score at 29-29. Junior forward Sam Osorio gave the Blue and Grey the lead again, and a three-pointer by senior guard Ashley Robinson had Moravian up 35-31. The River Hawks countered and would hold a 44-41 edge after 30 minutes of play
  • The Hounds began the fourth quarter with a 6-0 run as a jumper from Osorio has the Greyhounds back up 47-44. Susquehanna tied the contest three more times, the final time at 56-56 with 3:09 to go. Graduate student Tessa Zamolyi gave Moravian the lead for good at 58-56. The Blue and Grey sank eight free throws in the final 54 seconds including four by senior guard Morgan Amy

Inside the Numbers

  • Moravian had three players in double figures let by Yoegel, who had 21 points including 19 in the first half, six rebounds, two assists and a pair of blocked shots. Zamolyi had her 11th double-double of the season with 14 points and 15 rebounds while Osorio tossed in 12 points to go with five rebounds and two steals
  • Guarente recorded eight points and two assists while Robinson netted five points and four boards. Amy and senior forward Emily Markowski both scored four points with Markowski grabbing a career-high 10 rebounds to go with two assists while Amy contributed three assists, two steals and two rebounds
  • The Greyhounds were 24-for-69 from the field, 2-for-11 beyond the three-point arc and 18-for-21 at the foul line
  • The Hounds had a 46-33 edge on the boards including 19-4 on the offensive glass, and the Blue and Grey forced the River Hawks into 14 turnovers while making just eight miscues

Up Next for the Greyhounds

  • Wednesday, January 25 at The University of Scranton, 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, January 28 at The Catholic University of America, 2:00 p.m.