LINCOLN UNIVERSITY, Pa. – Head Coach Sharay Hall stressed the importance of defense to her first-year team in the preseason, "Five players working as one to create havoc on the defense end," said Hall. Tonight the Marauders did just that, forcing 24 Shaw turnovers and holding the Lady Bears to 32.7% from the field and 25% beyond the arch. 'Ville cashed in 20 points off of those turnovers en route to a 68-55 victory that marks their first win since the 2019-20 season and Hall's first win with the program. 

Lauren Lister bounced back today, leading the team with 24 points, including 13 in the second half. Makiah Shaw was able to deliver six for the Marauders along with with five rebounds and three assists. Shaw's performance over the weekend earned her a spot on the All-CIAA/PSAC Classic team. 

The Marauders will head home for a midweek game against Chestnut Hill at Pucillo Gymnasium. The game is slated for a 6 p.m. start time. 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
• Millersville came out the gate better than in their previous game, scoring 17 points and finding their way offensively. However, they still trailed by four to end the first quarter, allowing Shaw to score 21 of their 55 points.  
• The Marauders would keep that four-point deficient with less than three minutes to go in the first half with the score being 25-29. The Lady Bears would then go on a 6-1 run to end the half with a nine point advantage.  
• Hall's group got hot heading into the second half, as they poured in 24 third quarter points to even the score up with one quarter remaining. The run featured nine points from Lister, including an and-one with just under four minutes remaining to give Millersville their first lead since the midway point of the first quarter. 
• The fourth quarter was all Millersville, outscoring the Lady Bears by 13 and ending the game on a 6-0 run. The Marauders caused havoc in the second half, just as Hall expected them too, forcing 13 turnovers while outscoring Shaw 42-20. 
  
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE 

• Lauren Lister led the way in Millersville's first win of the season, scoring a game-high 24 points on 9-of-12 shooting. Lister also grabbed four rebounds and sent out an assist in the effort.
• La'shyra Williams contributed with 12 points to go along with a team-high six rebounds of her own in the victory. Brenna Ortwein scored nine in the win. 
• Millersville held the edge on the board, out-rebounding Shaw 43-35. 
• The Marauders forced 24 turnovers in their first win of the season. 
• Millersville out-scored Shaw in the second half, 42-20.

HEAD COACH SHARAY HALL 
• On the overall play from the group: "Our second half of today's game really set the tone and laid down the foundation of the type of team we want to be. I think we played together, got stops, and persevered together. I was pleased with our fight as a unit."
• On her first win at Millersville: "Winning is obviously a great feeling as a head coach. But it was a team effort tonight. Mu assistants had a huge part to do with this win as well. We are just getting started and excited to keep building. Brick by brick."
• On building off the win: "We have to keep building day-by-day and results will come. This week we will focus on building the little things and continuing to strive for competitive excellence! I believe success will come from these efforts."

UP NEXT
• The Marauders will head home for a contest with Chestnut Hill on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m. in Pucillo Gymnasium. 

•The group will open up Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) East play in the new year, as Shepherd will visit for a game on Jan. 5, 2022.