December 30, 2023
Moravian Falls to Capital in Championship of 20th Steel Club Classic
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s basketball team held a lead for most of the first back, but ended up falling to Capital (Ohio) University, 62-45, in the championship game of the 20th Steel Club Classic in Johnston Hall Saturday afternoon.
Capital (Ohio) University
62
Moravian University
45
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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13 | 14 | 13 | 22 | 62 |
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15 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 45 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
Capital (Ohio) University
Pts:
Samaree Perkins
- 15
Reb:
Samaree Perkins
- 11
Ast:
Bri O'Connor
- 5
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Capital (Ohio) University | Moravian University |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (19-49) | (17-60) |
| Field Goal % | 38.8% | 28.3% |
| Rebounds | 45 | 36 |
| Assists | 10 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 20 | 19 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 16 | 16 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 8 | 8 |
| Pts in the Paint | 28 | 16 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 14 | 3 |
| Bench Pts | 14 | 11 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's basketball team held a lead for most of the first back, but ended up falling to Capital (Ohio) University, 62-45, in the championship game of the 20th Steel Club Classic in Johnston Hall Saturday afternoon.
How It Happened
- The Comets scored first while senior forward Sam Osorio hit a lay-up to get the Greyhounds on the board and knot the score at 2-2. The Blue & Grey took their first lead at 5-4 when sophomore guard Jayda Cartagena drained a three-pointer with six minutes left in the opening period. The lead would change sides four times until a 6-0 run from Moravian with baskets by Cartagena, junior forward Brielle Guarente and freshman center Grace Steffen had the Hounds up 13-9 with 1:56 left in the quarter. Moravian held a 15-13 edge after ten minutes of action
- Osorio began the second quarter with a free throw and then a jumper to give the Greyhounds an 18-13 advantage with five minutes to play until halftime. The Comets countered with a 6-0 run to move back in front before senior guard Reganne Flannery drained a three-pointer to put the Blue & Grey up 21-19. Capital finished the half with an 8-0 run to head to the locker room leading 27-21
- The third quarter saw Moravian limited to seven points while the Comets netted 13 to stretch their advantage to 40-28 after 30 minutes of play. Capital continued to lead throughout the fourth quarter as well
Inside the Numbers
- Cartagena led Moravian with 10 points to go with a pair of assists as she earned a spot on the All-Tournament Team
- Sophomore guard Juliana Vassallo tossed in nine points to go with six rebounds while freshman guard/forward Lizzie Lustig added eight points, four rebounds, three steals and a pair of assists
- Osorio finished with seven points and seven boards while Guarente recorded six points, five rebounds and two steals
- Flannery registered four assists and three points while Steffen contributed seven rebounds and two points
- The Hounds struggled shooting the ball, making 17-of-60 field goal attempts, 2-of-9 three-pointers and 9-of-13 free throws in the contest
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Wednesday, January 3 vs. Juniata College, 1:00 p.m.
- Saturday, January 6 at Lycoming College, 4:00 p.m.
