The University of Mary Washington women's basketball team fell to TCNJ on Saturday afternoon in the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic in York, Pa., 62-56.
For the Eagles, it was
Emily Gorrell who led the way on offense with 16 points, while
Maddy Jenisch added 12, and
Jenna Steadman had 10 of her own. After scoring 17 points in Friday's game, Jenisch was named to the All-Tournament Team for her efforts this weekend.
The Lions jumped out to a 19-10 lead by the end of the first quarter, but the Eagles began to battle back in the second period after hitting a trio of 3-pointer's to cut the halftime deficit to 33-27. In the third, UMW held TCNJ to just a 3-for-14 mark from the floor, including misses on all five of its 3-pointer's, to come even closer, 41-38. UMW ended the period on a 6-0 run via a pair of Steadman layups, followed by two
Mackenzie Wharton free throws to cut into the gap. But the Lions scored 21 points in the final period -- three more than the Eagles -- to come away with the victory.
UMW's defense played well, despite the loss, as TCNJ shot just 34.4% (21-of-61) in the game, which included a 7-for-31 mark from deep (22.6). UMW also forced 18 turnovers, coming away with 11 points-off-turnovers, but was out-rebounded, 36-29. The Eagles shot 21-of-53 (39.6%), which included a 5-for-11 (45.5%) mark from beyond the 3-point line.
The Eagles are back in action on Tuesday at Lynchburg in Lynchburg, Va. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.
