ARLINGTON, Va. — A dominant fourth quarter lifted the Marymount women's basketball team to a 69-60 Atlantic East Conference victory over Gwynedd Mercy on Wednesday evening inside the Converse Family Fieldhouse. The Saints closed the night on a 27-point final period to improve to 6-1 in conference play.

How It Happened
Marymount set the tone early, jumping out to a first-quarter lead before Gwynedd Mercy answered with a strong third quarter to take a brief advantage. With the game tied and momentum swinging late, the Saints locked in defensively and surged ahead in the fourth quarter. Marymount outscored the Griffins 27-15 in the final ten minutes, using pressure defense, fast-break opportunities, and clutch finishes at the rim to seal the win.

Notable

• Chandler Eddleton led all scorers with 23 points while adding nine assists, eight rebounds, and two steals.
• Sakairah Sterling provided a spark off the bench, finishing with 20 points on 10-of-19 shooting.
• Catie Kolwey anchored the defense with 11 points, 11 rebounds, and a game-high six blocks.
• Marymount recorded 24 assists on 29 made field goals and forced 15 turnovers.
• The Saints scored 36 points in the paint and added 13 fast-break points.

Up Next
Marymount remains home for its next Atlantic East match up, continuing conference play against Saint Elizabeth at the Converse Family Fieldhouse. It is a double header with the Marymount men's basketball team, with the women starting at 2 PM and the men starting at 4PM. 

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