Rockville Centre, N.Y. – The Molloy women's basketball team defeated the Chestnut Hill Griffins, 69-54, Sunday afternoon at Quealy Gymnasium. The Lions improved to 1-1. The Griffins moved to 0-2.

How it Happened

• The Lions opened the game on a 7-0 run, on baskets by sophomore Marthe Guirand, graduate student Tyra Harrison, and a three-pointer by senior Ihnacinse Grady.
• Chestnut Hill cut Molloy's lead to 12-11, but freshman Ellen Iversen hit a pair of free throws to give the maroon and white a 14-11 advantage at the end of the first quarter.
• With the home team ahead 19-17, Harrison netted five consecutive points to increase the lead to 24-17. Molloy led 30-23 at the break.
• The Griffins took a 34-32 lead with 5:13 left in the third frame.
• Junior Kathryn Gibson registered five straight points to give the Lions a 45-40 lead late in the third. Molloy led 46-42 after 30 minutes of play.
• With a 51-48 lead, the maroon and white went on a 15-0 rally, led by seven points from Harrison and five points from sophomore Melody Prichard, to make it a 66-48 game.

Top Performances

• Harrison netted a season-high 25 points.
• Grady tallied 10 points.
• Guirand tied her career-high with 20 rebounds.
• Sophomore Gabriella Aspuru pulled down nine rebounds.

Coach's Comments

• "We were very pleased with our overall team effort against a high-power offensive scoring team like Chestnut Hill.  It was never more evident than Marthe Guirand's 20 rebounds, defense and rebounding are always true barometers of effort," head coach Joe Pellicane said. "We know it is early in the season, however, our discipline regarding offensive and defensive decisions must improve.  We are confident this group will improve as they display a genuine altruistic spirit each and every day."

Looking Ahead
 

• The maroon and white returns to action Saturday, November 17 against Goldey-Beacom. Tip-off with the Lightning is scheduled for noon at Quealy Gymnasium.