February 1, 2025
Moravian Falls to No. 19 Catholic in Landmark Conference Action
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women’s basketball team fell to No. 19 The Catholic University of America, 68-39, in Landmark Conference action in Johnston Hall Saturday afternoon.
No. 19 The Catholic University of America
68
Moravian University
39
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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21 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 68 |
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2 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 39 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
No. 19 The Catholic University of America
Pts:
Kerry Flaherty
- 17
Reb:
TEAM
- 9
Ast:
Amelia Kennedy
- 5
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | No. 19 The Catholic University of America | Moravian University |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-56) | (13-49) |
| Field Goal % | 39.3% | 26.5% |
| Rebounds | 41 | 33 |
| Assists | 16 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 24 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 32 | 9 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 11 | 3 |
| Pts in the Paint | 22 | 12 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 21 | 6 |
| Bench Pts | 12 | 24 |
BETHLEHEM, Pa. --- The Moravian University women's basketball team fell to No. 19 The Catholic University of America, 68-39, in Landmark Conference action in Johnston Hall Saturday afternoon.
How It Happened
- The Cardinals netted the first 21 points of the game and led 21-2 after the first quarter as junior guard Juliana Vassallo hit a jumper in the final minute of the period for the Hounds
- Vassallo started the second quarter with a three-point play, but Catholic held its advantage throughout the rest of the half to head to the locker room with a 31-14 edge as junior guard Jayda Cartagena connected on a three-pointers and two free throws in the final 44 seconds of the half for the Blue & Grey
- The Greyhounds closed the gap back to 17 points late in the third quarter on a lay-up from Cartagena as the Cardinals led 47-28 after 30 minutes of action
- Catholic extended the advantage throughout the final period
Inside the Numbers
- Cartagena led Moravian 14 points to go with three assists while Vassallo added seven points and five rebounds
- Sophomore guard Lizzie Lustig tossed in six points while freshman guard Emma Pukszyn added four points and two rebounds
- Freshman guard Ellie Wallbillich had three point and five rebounds for the Blue & Grey while graduate student forward Sam Osorio posted four rebounds and two points and freshman guard Mallory Elias added two points
- Sophomore forward Lanie Herbert grabbed four boards while senior guard Mikayla Anderson contributed two rebounds
- The Hounds shot 13-for-49 from the field, 2-for-16 from the three-point line and 11-for-18 at the charity stripe
Up Next for the Greyhounds
- Wednesday, February 5 vs. Drew University, 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, February 8 vs. No. 21 Elizabethtown College, 4:00 p.m.
