The University of Mary Washington women's basketball team used a double-digit scoring effort from
Maddy Jenisch (17 points),
Juliona Mabie (12), and
Emily Gorrell (10), in a 61-50 victory over York College on Friday night. With the win, UMW jumps out to a 3-0 record this season.
The Eagles jumped out to a slim lead in the first quarter, 15-13, but built on it with a strong second period heading into the break. UMW scored 16 points, while holding York to just seven as it was just 2-for-11 from the floor.
With a 31-20 lead coming out of the half, the Eagles then added 17 more in the third period to build a 48-36 lead into the final period, before putting the game away in the fourth by hanging with York.
On offense, the Eagles made 20 of their 59 shots (33.9%), while knocking down seven threes and adding 14 more points on free throws. On the boards, UMW held a slight advantage, 33-32.
On defense, UMW held York to an 18-of-51 mark from the floor and just a 5-for-17 line from deep (29.4%), while forcing 21 turnovers.
The Eagles are back in action on Saturday in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic championship game at 3 p.m. in York, Pa.
