Women's Basketball Advances To SLIAC Semifinals After Dominating Win Over Eureka
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women’s basketball team got it done on both ends of the floor tonight in the SLIAC Quarterfinal as they cruised to the 80-48 win over Eureka.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eureka
11-14,7-7 SLIAC
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10 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 48 |
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Fontbonne
12-13,7-7 SLIAC
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23 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 80 |
Team Stats
Eureka
| Game Statistics | Eureka | Fontbonne |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (18-60) | (31-65) |
| Field Goal % | 30.0% | 47.7% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 45 |
| Assists | 10 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 14 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 13 | 22 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 9 | 18 |
| Pts in the Paint | 24 | 44 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 10 | 5 |
| Bench Pts | 26 | 11 |
ST. LOUIS, Mo.—The Fontbonne University women's basketball team got it done on both ends of the floor tonight in the SLIAC Quarterfinal as they cruised to the 80-48 win over Eureka.
Records
Eureka (11-14; 7-7 SLIAC)
Fontbonne (12-13; 7-7 SLIAC)
Game Breakdown
The Griffins opened the first quarter with an 18-8 lead on Rylee Pickett's layup. They closed out the quarter on a 5-2 run with Jillian Venegas finishing it off with a jumper giving them the 23-10 lead after one.
Fontbonne shot 50.0 percent from the floor in the first led by Kourtney White with eight points on 4-of-7 shooting. Defensively, the Griffins held the Red Devils to a 28.6 field goal percentage.
In the second quarter, the Griffins rallied 12-5 run stretching its advantage out to 35-15 with 4:36 remaining on Sam Foppe going 1-of-2 from the free throw line.
It was another impressive offensive performance from the Griffins in the second shooting 47.1 percent from the floor as they held its double-digit lead the final four minutes leading 45-28 at the break.
In the third quarter, the Griffins put the game away for good going on a 15-8 run taking a commanding 60-36 lead with 2:55 on the clock after Haley Buscher's jumper. Fontbonne shot 60.0 percent from the field in the third taking a 65-41 advantage into the fourth.
In the fourth, the Griffins held Eureka to a mere 9.1 field goal percentage and they were able to go on for the 32-point win.
Team Stats
- Fontbonne shot 47.7 percent from the floor and held Eureka to a 30.0 field goal percentage.
- The Griffins held a 45-34 advantage on the glass.
- Fontbonne had a 44-24 advantage in the paint.
Fontbonne Leaders
- Kourtney White led scoring 18 points on 8-of-16 shooting.
- Rylee Stafford ended with 15 points and eight rebounds.
- Jillian Venegas and Kya Harbour each contributed 13 points.
- Rylee Pickett totaled 10 points and eight rebounds.
Up Next
The Griffins advance to the SLIAC Semifinals and they'll take on top seed Webster. Tip-off at 7:30 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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