WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Centenary University women's basketball team continued its 2026-27 season Wednesday evening, falling to Wilkes University, 80-42, in a non-conference matchup inside the Arnaud C. Marts Center.
The Cyclones opened the contest strong, with Alexandra Koon scoring the first four points of the game to give Centenary an early 4-0 advantage. Wilkes responded with an offensive run, building a 21-10 lead after the opening quarter.
Centenary continued to battle in the second quarter, adding 11 points, but the Colonels maintained their offensive momentum to take a 39-21 advantage into halftime.
Wilkes extended its lead in the third quarter, outscoring the Cyclones 27-11 behind an efficient shooting performance. Centenary continued to compete in the final period, adding 10 points, but the Colonels secured the 80-42 victory.
Kezia Feaster led the Cyclones with 16 points, shooting 6-for-12 from the field while adding six rebounds, three assists and two steals.
Alexandra Koon followed with 15 points and nine rebounds, narrowly missing a double-double. Koon also contributed two blocks and two steals.
Olivia Minnich recorded a team-high 11 rebounds to go along with six points and a block, while Ashley Ventura added three points and three rebounds. Imani Blucher contributed two points, three rebounds and three assists.
As a team, Centenary finished with 38 rebounds, nine steals and three blocks while shooting 32.7 percent from the field.
With the loss, the Cyclones move to 0-3 overall.
Centenary will return to action on Friday, November 13, against Cedar Crest College at 5:00 p.m. in the opening game of the Keystone Tip-Off Tournament.
