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Millersville

Ty Taylor vs. Clarion
Ethan Hulsey
46
Millersville MILL-W 1-8, 0-5 PSAC
59
Winner California (PA) CAL-W 8-1, 3-1 PSAC
Millersville MILL-W
1-8, 0-5 PSAC
46
Final
59
California (PA) CAL-W
8-1, 3-1 PSAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Millersville MILL-W 16 11 13 6 46
California (PA) CAL-W 15 15 17 12 59

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Jeremy Joseph, Athletic Communications Graduate Assistant

Women's basketball stopped by Cal U on the road

CALIFORNIA, Pa.  – Millersville women's basketball fell to California (Pa.) Sunday in the back end of the team's back-to-back this weekend, 59-46.

Despite the loss, the Marauders arguably strung together their best half of basketball this season in the first 20 minutes of play.  Millersville (1-8, 0-5 PSAC) secured a one-point lead after the first 10 minutes, outscoring Cal U (8-1, 3-1 PSAC) 16-15. The two teams then traded baskets during the second quarter and the Vulcans came away with a three-point lead at the half. 'Ville held their own in the third but were only able to offer a six-point fourth, which led to their eventual defeat.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Lauren Lister was able to draw a foul with just over a minute remining in the first quarter, she converted both free throws to send the Marauders to the second with a one-point lead.
  • An Atiya McDonald free throw at the 4:31 mark in the second quarter gave Millersville their final lead of the afternoon, 23-22.
  • The Vulcans would outscore the Marauders 17-13 in the third, and 12-6 in the fourth to win their fourth straight game and hand the Marauders their seventh consecutive loss.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • The Vulcans held the edge in points off turnovers (22-11), second chance points (15-5), and points in the paint (28-24).
  • The Marauders held the edge in bench points (20-11).
  • Millersville finished the game shooting 38.6% from the floor, 37.5% from beyond the arch, and 50% from the free-throw line. They shot a team-high 50% in the first quarter of play.
  • Lister led the team in scoring with 13, while La'Shyra Williams and Makiah Shaw each had five.
  • Williams and Taylor each grabbed five rebounds to lead the team.
  • Lister led the team in assists, dishing out four in the loss.
POSTGAME REACTION FROM HEAD COACH SHARAY HALL
  • Overall thoughts on the team's play: "Today I thought we rose to the occasion and played hard. Although it didn't result in a win, I believe we laid another brick down on our foundation to this program."
  • On the holiday break: "These next couple weeks we have time to rest, recover, and spend time with loved ones. When we return, we will get back to work and build off momentum we gathered today."
UP NEXT
  • The Marauders will now enjoy a brief break until they face off with Goldey-Beacom on New Year's Eve at Pucillo Gymnasium.
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