Stafford And Venegas Combine For 43 Points In Win Over Principia
ELSAH, Ill.—After a tough overtime loss against Eureka on Saturday, the Fontbonne University women’s basketball team followed it up with a dominating 81-65 victory over Principia on Tuesday.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Fontbonne
8-8,4-2 SLIAC
|
26 | 20 | 21 | 14 | 81 |
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Principia
1-11,0-6 SLIAC
|
11 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 65 |
Team Stats
Principia
| Game Statistics | Fontbonne | Principia |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (34-65) | (23-65) |
| Field Goal % | 52.3% | 35.4% |
| Rebounds | 35 | 45 |
| Assists | 16 | 13 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 22 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 21 | 21 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 4 | 15 |
| Pts in the Paint | 46 | 34 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 12 | 6 |
| Bench Pts | 12 | 2 |
ELSAH, Ill.—After a tough overtime loss against Eureka on Saturday, the Fontbonne University women's basketball team followed it up with a dominating 81-65 victory over Principia on Tuesday.
Records
Fontbonne (8-8; 4-2 SLIAC)
Principia (1-11; 0-6 SLIAC)
Game Breakdown
In the first quarter, the Griffins jumped out to a commanding 13-4 lead at 6:31 on Jillian Venegas' 3-pointer. The Griffins remained in control the rest of the way closing out the quarter on a 13-7 run capped off by Rylee Stafford's 3-pointer for the 26-11 lead.
The Griffins went 9-of-18 (50.0 percent) from the field in the first and connected on six 3-pointers. Venegas dominated with 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting in just six minutes of action.
Through the first five minutes of the second quarter, the Griffins stretched its lead out to 25 points (39-14) after opening with a 13-3 run.
With the offense staying hot shooting 47.4 percent from the floor in the second and its defense holding Principia to just three made shots the Griffins went into the locker room on top, 46-21.
In the third, a layup from Kya Harbour pushed the Griffins lead out to 56-26 with 5:26 remaining. At 2:06, the Griffins remained up 30 on Stafford's 3-point play. The Jackson, Mo., native, was nearly perfect in the third going 5-of-6 from the field and 1-of-2 from beyond-the-arc for 12 points.
It was another strong display of shooting in the third for Fontbonne going 9-of-17 (52.9 percent) from the field owning a 67-42 lead going into the fourth.
In the fourth, the Griffins shot 63.6 percent from the field and held its double-digit lead the final 10:00 minutes to secure the 16-point win.
Team Stats
- The Griffins shot 52.3 percent from the field and hit 10 3-pointers.
- It marks the third time in the last five games the Griffins have shot at least 50.0 percent from the floor.
- Fontbonne defense held Principia to a 35.4 field goal percentage.
- Fontbonne owned a 46-35 advantage in the paint.
Fontbonne Leaders
- Rylee Stafford made it three straight games with 20-plus points ending with a game-high 25 points on 10-of-17 shooting.
- Jillian Venegas recorded her fifth straight game in double-figures totaling 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting.
- Kourtney White and Kya Harbour contributed nine points each.
- Rylee Pickett finished with eight points.
Up Next
The Griffins continue its road swing this Saturday when they'll take on unbeaten Webster. Tip-off at 1 p.m.
About Fontbonne University
Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.
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