Box Score
PHILADELPHIA, PA-Host University of the Sciences hit a late 3-pointer to claim a 69-68 victory versus The College of Saint Rose earlier this evening.
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Junior center
Mariah Lesure led the Golden Knights (0-1) with 18 points, nine blocks, and six rebounds. Senior guard
Desiree Simmons and junior guard
Gabie Polce each finished with 14 points. Simmons added seven rebounds and three steals. Saint Rose converted 24-of-34 from the charity stripe.
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Junior guard Brianne Traub posted a game-high 22 points to go along with five rebounds for the Devils (1-0). Junior guard Jessica Sylvester finished with 18 points behind four, 3-pointers while freshman forward Camille McPherson added 15 points and eight rebounds.
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University of the Sciences ownded a 28-26 halftime lead behind a 4-of-10 performance from beyond the arc. McPherson led the effort with eight points and six rebounds, including two, 3-pointers. Freshman forward
Staci Barrett came off the bench to grab seven seven rebounds and put in six points. Junior guard
Jamie Hutcheson also hauled in seven boards.
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Saint Rose held a two-point advantage at 68-66, but Traub knocked down a three-pointer to give the Devils a one-point lead with eight seconds remaining. Lesure then had a layup from the post rim out as time expired at the other end.
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Both teams continue play tomorrow at the USciences Mixer as the Golden Knights face Goldey-Beacom at 1:00 pm while the host Devils face Franklin Pierce at 3:00 pm.
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