HAVERFORD, Pa. – Behind a 15-0 first quarter run, the No. 9 nationally ranked Montclair State Red Hawks took down the Haverford College women's basketball team, 78-50, at the Gooding '84 Arena on Monday night in non-conference action.
Freshman Macy Goldbach led the Fords with 11 points while sophomore Sierra Berkel finished one point shy of a double-double, recording nine points and 10 rebounds. Sophomore Samantha Wetzel added eight points and was just one block shy of her career high, swatting five shots. Haverford dished out 15 assists on 20 baskets. Five different Fords registered a block as the team had 10 total.
Four different players for Montclair State scored in double-figures as Sage Bennett's 13 points were a game high. Kate Sire had six points, six steals and a game-best 12 rebounds. Rachel Krauss sank four three-pointers to help the nationally ranked team to a victory.
The Red Hawks tallied the first 15 points of the contest on the heels of a hot shooting start (7-of-10). Behind its full court pressure, the visitors caused three turnovers and made Haverford missed its first six shots during that stretch.
After a three-pointer by Krauss gave the Red Hawks their largest separation of the first half with 4:12 remaining in the quarter, Haverford went on a 9-3 run to end the first 10 minutes of game play. The home team made five of its six shot attempts to get within eight before Montclair State took a 21-11 lead into the second quarter. The New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) opponent maintained that double-digit lead, heading into halftime ahead, 41-23.
Montclair State jumped ahead with a stellar 6-of-11 (54.5 percent) from beyond the arc in the first half. The Red Hawks also dished out 11 assists on 16 made baskets while tallying 17 points off of turnovers.
Tonight was the first time that Montclair State and Haverford had faced off. The Fords finish non-conference play at 5-2 and currently sit at 5-4 overall. Head coach Bobbi Morgan's squad will welcome to the Johns Hopkins Blue Jays to Gooding '84 Arena on Thursday (Jan. 7). The conference foes split in their two matchups last season as each team won at home. Thursday's game is part of a doubleheader with the men's team. The women's game will tip-off at 6 p.m., while the men's contest will get underway at 8 p.m.
Thursday's doubleheader vs. Johns Hopkins is also Hoops 'N Hoagie Night at the GIAC. At 5:30 p.m., hoagies and beverages will be available as long as supplies last. Family members of Haverford College employees and alumni, especially those cheering loudly for Haverford, are very welcome! Magic by Poly will also perform a magic show before and at halftime of the women's game.