Newark, NJ: The Cyclones win by eight points on the road against Rutgers - Newark. With their 71-63 victory, the Cyclones improve to 10-3 on the season.
Inside the Box Score
For the first time this season, the Cyclones had multiple players that recorded a double-double in the same game. Escano recorded her first of the season, and Davis recorded her seventh consecutive double-double. As a team, the Cyclones offense shot 37.8% from the floor, while knocking down two from behind the arc. Defensively, the Cyclones forced Rutgers to commit sixteen turnovers as they recorded nine steals throughout the game. On the glass, the Cyclones recorded fifty-seven rebounds (+16 REB Margin).
Scoring Breakdown
- 18 Second Chance Points
- 40 Points in the Paint
- 14 Fast Break Points
- 18 Points Off Turnovers
- 19 Bench Points
Game Leaders
- Carmen Escano (17 Pts, 2 AST, 12 REB, 2 STL)
- Vatijah Davis (15 PTS, 2 AST, 10 REB, 1 STL)
- Brie Opdyke (10 PTS, 2 AST, 9 REB, 1 STL)
- Kaylie Elsbree (6 PTS, 3 AST, 11 REB, 1 BLK)
Up Next
The Cyclones will wrap up the first half of their season against Cairn this upcoming Saturday. This is the team's final match-up before conference play.
