BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The Marymount women's basketball team continued its dominant start to Atlantic East Conference play on Saturday afternoon, cruising to a 74-33 victory over Pratt Institute. The Saints improved to 7-8 overall and a perfect 4-0 in league action with the commanding road win.
How It Happened
Marymount took control early and never let up, using relentless defensive pressure and fast-paced offense to build a double-digit lead in the opening half. The Saints forced turnovers, pushed the tempo in transition, and knocked down shots from both inside and beyond the arc to open up a 34-13 advantage at the break.
The momentum carried into the second half as Marymount continued to dominate on both ends of the floor. Strong bench production and efficient scoring stretches from Chandler Eddleton and Cara Vollmer kept the Saints rolling, while the defense limited Pratt to just 33 points on the day. Marymount closed out the 74-33 victory with a balanced, all-around team performance.
Notable
- Chandler Eddleton led all scorers with a game-high 23 points on 11-of-17 shooting, adding eight rebounds and three steals off the bench.
- Cara Vollmer finished with 19 points and six three-pointers, shooting 6-of-9 from beyond the arc to pace the Saints from deep.
- Kaylah Barr chipped in 10 points, four rebounds, and four assists, while Elsa Meysselle added nine points and five boards.
- Marymount forced 27 Pratt turnovers and converted them into 23 points, while holding the Cannoneers to just 22.0 percent shooting from the field.
- The Saints dominated the bench scoring, outscoring Pratt 32-0, and controlled the paint with a 42-12 advantage.
Up Next
Marymount returns to action on Wednesday, traveling to Immaculata for a 6:00 PM Atlantic East Conference match up.
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