LA PLUME, Pa. – The Centenary University women's basketball team opened the Keystone Tip-Off Tournament Friday evening, falling to Cedar Crest College, 74-44, inside Ace Spalding Arena at Keystone College.
The Cyclones battled throughout the opening quarter, with Alexandra Koon getting Centenary on the board early. The two teams exchanged leads in the opening minutes before Cedar Crest established a narrow 16-12 advantage after the first 10 minutes. Centenary continued to compete in the second quarter, adding 11 points behind contributions from Koon, Kezia Feaster and Imani Blucher. However, Cedar Crest found its rhythm offensively, scoring 18 points in the period to take a 34-23 lead into halftime.
The Cyclones delivered their strongest offensive quarter of the evening coming out of the break, scoring 15 points in the third. Centenary connected on three shots from beyond the arc, shooting an impressive 60 percent from three-point range during the period. Despite the improved offensive effort, Cedar Crest extended its advantage to 55-38 entering the fourth quarter. The Falcons maintained their momentum in the final period, outscoring Centenary 19-6 to secure the 74-44 victory.
Alexandra Koon led the Cyclones with a double-double, recording 16 points and a game-high 13 rebounds. Koon shot 7-for-19 from the field while adding four steals and an assist. Kezia Feaster followed with 10 points, connecting on two three-pointers while contributing four rebounds, three assists and a steal. Imani Blucher added nine points, shooting 3-for-6 from beyond the arc, while Ashley Ventura contributed five points, three rebounds, three assists and a block. Olivia Minnich finished with two points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals, while Jocelyn Rodriguez added two points, two rebounds and a steal off the bench.
As a team, Centenary shot 32.1 percent from the field, connecting on six three-pointers while collecting 33 rebounds and eight steals. The Cyclones also recorded 18 points in the paint and 12 second-chance points.
With the loss, Centenary moves to 0-4 overall on the season.
The Cyclones will return to action Saturday, November 14, when they face tournament host Keystone College at 2:00 p.m. to conclude the Keystone Tip-Off Tournament.
