WBB Can't Hold On Against JWU
Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Johnson & Wales (RI) (2-2) | 21 | 52 | 73 | |
Mitchell (0-6) | 24 | 20 | 44 |
Johnson & Wales (RI)
Game Statistics | Johnson & Wales (RI) | Mitchell |
---|---|---|
Field Goals | (26-69) | (15-48) |
Field Goal % | 37.7% | 31.3% |
Rebounds | 43 | 38 |
Assists | 15 | 8 |
Turnovers | 17 | 33 |
Pts off Turnovers | 38 | 4 |
2nd Chance Pts | 12 | 6 |
Pts in the Paint | 26 | 6 |
Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
Bench Pts | 32 | 4 |
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. -- The Mitchell College women's basketball team dropped a 73-44 decision to Johnson & Wales University on Saturday in the consolation game of the Wesleyan Courtyard by Marriott Tournament.
Johnson & Wales overcame an 11-2 deficit eight minutes into the game but still trailed 24-21 at halftime. Then with 15 minutes remaining and Mitchell clinging to a 32-21 edge, the Wildcats scored 13 straight points, led by Natalie DiCocco and Marina Millian, both with four points, for a 44-32 lead with 11 minutes left. The onslaught continued as JWU closed out the game on a 29-12 tear.
Millian finished with a team-leading 17 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double while Jenna Juron, named all-tournament, contributed 16 points. DiCocco added 11 and Justine Hughes had 10 points and six rebounds.
All-tournament choice senior Kaylee Cerruto led Mitchell for the second straight day, picking up 15 points. Freshman Amanda Garcia scored 13 points for the Mariners and had a game-high 16 rebounds to record her first career double-double.
Mitchell will next open conference play at Lesley University on Tuesday, December 4 at 8 p.m.