ARLINGTON -- Marymount women's basketball led by as many as 24 points over Neumann on Wednesday before settling for a 61-50 victory. With the win, Marymount improves to 5-0 in Atlantic East play. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Marymount raced out to an 8-0 advantage in the first three minutes of action. 
• The Saints continued to push and and held an 18-6 advantage after 10 minutes. 
• MU's lead stretched to as many as 19 points in the second quarter before Neumann made a pair of threes in the final minute to make the score 36-23 at halftime. 
• It was more of the same story in the third quarter with Marymount running up a 24-point advantage with 4:20 left in the frame before Neumann closed out strong to cut the deficit to 53-37. 
• The Saints only mustered two field goals in the fourth quarter as Neumann got within seven at one point before Marymount held on down the stretch for the 61-50 victory. 
• Symantha Shackelford (19 points, 6-9 FG, 2-4 3PT) and Chandler Eddleton (16 points, eight rebounds, 8-12 FG) led the Marymount offense. 
• Claire Smith nabbed 11 rebounds and Terra Dzambo added nine points. 
• Marymount once again held a strong advantage in fast break points, 18-7. 

UP NEXT

• Marymount will stay at home for a matchup on Saturday against Marywood at 2 PM. 
• The game will serve as Senior Day and Alumni Day for the women's basketball program. 

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