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Nazareth's Late Run Not Enough to Topple Women's Basketball
January 22nd, 2007
Elmira, NY - Second year guard
Marcia Coakley ’09 scored a team-high
18 points, and third year guard
Kourtney Troutman ’08 added 10 points
and 11 rebounds as the Elmira College Soaring Eagles continued
their winning ways with a 67-62 victory this afternoon in a closely
contested Empire 8 women’s basketball game against the
Golden Flyers of Nazareth College.
The victory, Elmira’s 5th consecutive, did not come easily. This is due mainly in part because of the stifling defense of Nazareth College, which kept the Eagles to 6-for-37 shooting in the first half. While Elmira scored the first basket of the game, they soon found themselves in a gap early as Nazareth took off 3 minutes into the game on a 17-4 run capped by consecutive baskets by first year guard Kelly Dunne ’10.
However, EC quickly found its groove, and settled into a preventive defense of its own, causing Nazareth to commit 15 turnovers, and allowing themselves the chance to battle their way back into the game. The Soaring Eagles did just this by going on a 14-2 run over the last five minutes of the half, with fourth year forward Britta Anderson ’07 scoring two big free throws with 3.4 seconds left, and were down only 25-24 going into the locker room.
EC’s strong play continued in the opening minute of the second half, causing Nazareth to commit 3 turnovers, and scoring 4 points in the process. It seemed like the Soaring Eagles had control of the game, going on another long scoring run, featuring several driving lay-ups by Coakley, to go up 35-27. Nazareth College fought back though, and the game was soon tied up at 45 with 10 minutes to go. The second half saw 4 ties and 6 lead changes in a dramatic back-and-forth finish as the Soaring Eagles looked to be in control after a big three pointer from the top of the key by third year forward Bridget Catanese ’08 to go up 65-60 with 55 seconds left.
The Golden Flyers struck right back on a short jumper by Stephanie Bowens ’07. On the ensuing possession, Troutman took a long three pointer, which bounced off the rim, but hustled into the paint to grab her own rebound, keeping the possession alive and the clock running. This turned out to be the winning play for EC, as they ultimately went on to win 67-62 in a defensive battle that featured a total of 24 steals and 40 turnovers.
The victory, Elmira’s 5th consecutive, did not come easily. This is due mainly in part because of the stifling defense of Nazareth College, which kept the Eagles to 6-for-37 shooting in the first half. While Elmira scored the first basket of the game, they soon found themselves in a gap early as Nazareth took off 3 minutes into the game on a 17-4 run capped by consecutive baskets by first year guard Kelly Dunne ’10.
However, EC quickly found its groove, and settled into a preventive defense of its own, causing Nazareth to commit 15 turnovers, and allowing themselves the chance to battle their way back into the game. The Soaring Eagles did just this by going on a 14-2 run over the last five minutes of the half, with fourth year forward Britta Anderson ’07 scoring two big free throws with 3.4 seconds left, and were down only 25-24 going into the locker room.
EC’s strong play continued in the opening minute of the second half, causing Nazareth to commit 3 turnovers, and scoring 4 points in the process. It seemed like the Soaring Eagles had control of the game, going on another long scoring run, featuring several driving lay-ups by Coakley, to go up 35-27. Nazareth College fought back though, and the game was soon tied up at 45 with 10 minutes to go. The second half saw 4 ties and 6 lead changes in a dramatic back-and-forth finish as the Soaring Eagles looked to be in control after a big three pointer from the top of the key by third year forward Bridget Catanese ’08 to go up 65-60 with 55 seconds left.
The Golden Flyers struck right back on a short jumper by Stephanie Bowens ’07. On the ensuing possession, Troutman took a long three pointer, which bounced off the rim, but hustled into the paint to grab her own rebound, keeping the possession alive and the clock running. This turned out to be the winning play for EC, as they ultimately went on to win 67-62 in a defensive battle that featured a total of 24 steals and 40 turnovers.
The Soaring Eagles will now face St. John Fisher College on
Friday, January 26th. Game time is set for 6 p.m. at
St. John Fisher.
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