St. Mary’s City, MD – In a dominant display of basketball, the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Women’s Basketball Team celebrated Senior Day with a resounding 80-42 win over the Penn State Berks Nittany Lions at Ed Cole Court. The victory improved the Seahawks’ season record to 13-8, while the Nittany Lions fell to 1-18.
St. Mary’s established control from the outset, ending the first quarter with a 23-14 lead. Sam Blaylock was instrumental, sinking two three-pointers early on. Olivia Liszt also made significant contributions, adding five points, including a three-pointer. Tray Mobray, Amira Whitaker, and Melanie Aguilar each contributed four points to solidify the Seahawks’ lead.
The second quarter saw St. Mary’s intensify their defense, allowing Penn State Berks a mere 7% shooting from the field and outscoring them 14-2. Blaylock and Whitaker’s contributions and Olivia Hedrick’s four consecutive points propelled St. Mary’s to a commanding 37-16 halftime lead.
Continuing their aggressive play, the Seahawks had seven players score in the third quarter, outpacing the Nittany Lions 21-12. Rayna Miller led with six points, and Marley Saunders capped the quarter with a three-pointer, pushing the lead to over 30 points.
The final quarter continued St. Mary’s dominance, with Hedrick adding four points to her total and Blaylock showcasing her range with more three-pointers. Charlotte Donnellan also contributed with a layup, cementing the Seahawks’ comprehensive victory.
Key performers for St. Mary’s included Blaylock, Miller, and Whitaker, who all finished with double-digit points. Mobray led the team in steals with five, while Stephanie Howell grabbed eight rebounds, showcasing the team’s defensive prowess.
The Seahawks look forward to their next challenge, hosting Gallaudet on February 7th at 7:00 PM in St. Mary’s City, MD. The team hopes to continue winning and build on the momentum from their Senior Day triumph.
This victory marks a significant milestone for the senior players and underscores the team’s depth and cohesive play. As the season progresses, St. Mary’s College of Maryland Women’s Basketball Team remains a formidable force, ready to face upcoming opponents with the same determination and skill displayed against Penn State Berks.
