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Millersville, Pa. — On a day where the Millersville women's basketball team honored its six seniors, it was junior Dominique Stroman that led the way. Stroman scored a career-high 16 points and added four assists as the 23rd-ranked Marauders rolled past Mansfield 72-42 at Pucillo Gymnasium on Saturday afternoon.

Ashley Moyer connected on a 3-pointer on Millersville's very first possession and Stroman added two buckets as the Black and Gold put the first 11 points on the board. Mansfield, losers in 13 of its last 15 games, fought back by scoring 16 of the next 23 points to pull within two at 18-16.

The PSAC Eastern Division Champion Marauders (23-4, 13-1 PSAC East) would turn the tables quickly though, outscoring the Mountaineers (5-21, 2-12 PSAC East) 16-4 over the final 11:09 of the half. Moyer put an exclamation point on the half when she buried a shot from just inside half court as time expired. Balanced scoring paved the way for MU, as Moyer and Jenna Craig each had nine at the break and Stroman followed close behind with eight.

Mansfield's valiant first half effort could not be sustained in the second. Millersville's speed and depth worn down the visitors and before the half reached the 10 minute mark the Marauders had built a 26-point lead at 57-31. Moyer continued to rain in the 3-pointers, totaling a game-high five. That number also matched a career-high for 3-pointers in a single game for the senior.

The Marauders continued to distribute the offensive wealth with four starters posting double-figure scoring days before giving way to the reserves. Stroman evened her scoring in each to finish with 16, while Moyer's five 3-pointers accounted for all 15 of her points. Craig collected 11, while Raquel Green scored 10 to reach double figures for the ninth time in 11 games.

Defensively Mansfield failed to apply the pressure necessary to upend a hot Millersville squad which has now won nine in a row and 16 of 17 heading into the PSAC Tournament. The Mountaineers allowed MU to shoot 50-percent for the day (28-of-56), while shooting a paltry 22.4-percent (13-of-58) themselves. Mallory Moore was the only bright spot for Mansfield, potting a game-high 17 points and grabbing eight rebounds.

Craig and Green each matched Moore on the boards with eight rebounds apiece. The Black and Gold, which held a 34-12 advantage in paint points, had 12 players record at least a point in the contest. The Marauders forced 29 turnovers and scored 30 points off of them.

Millersville will host West Chester, the fourth seed from the Eastern Division on Tuesday night, as the 2008-09 division co-champions meet in the PSAC Quarterfinals. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.