Women’s Basketball Wins First Day in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The East Central University women's basketball team played their first of two games in San Juan, Puerto Rico, picking up a win against the University of Puerto Rico – Mayaguez 80-66 on Friday.
Box Score
"I thought we came out and set the tone on offense," Head Coach
Matt Cole said. "We guarded well enough for the most part. I thought it went well for being in such a different environment than we are used to playing."
The Tigers shot 66.7% in the first quarter to give them a dominating 30-11 lead to start the game. ECU never looked back and went into the break leading 48-23.
Mayaguez shot their best in the third quarter to help them close the gap, but the Tigers still stayed ahead 68-47 going into the final quarter. Mayaguez tried to keep it close, but ECU pulled away for the 80-66 victory.
All 12 Tigers saw action in the game, with
Mackenzie Crusoe leading the way with 19 points off seven field goals. Crusoe went 5-for-8 from the three-point range and added a team high six rebounds.
Ashlyn Evans-Thompson also scored in double-figures with 15 points. She made 4-of-9 from the floor and made all seven free throws.
Izzy Cummins and
Emma Epperly each had nine points with Cummins going 2-for-3 from the field and 4-for-4 from the free throw line while Epperly went 3-for-6 from the field and added five rebounds.
The Tigers will return to action tomorrow, Nov. 26, at 11:00 a.m. CST to take on Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras.
