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Miller's first career double-double consisted of 23 points and 10 rebounds.
62
Winner Drew DREW 9-14, 5-7
49
Susquehanna SUSQ 14-9, 5-7
Winner
Drew DREW
9-14, 5-7
62
Final
49
Susquehanna SUSQ
14-9, 5-7
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Drew DREW 17 11 15 19 62
Susquehanna SUSQ 11 17 6 15 49

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Miller's 1st Career Double-Double Paces Win at Susquehanna

SELINGSGROVE, Pa. (Feb. 11, 2017) – Second-half domination and senior guard Hannah Miller's first career double-double propelled the Drew University women's basketball team to a 62-49 victory at Susquehanna University on Saturday, keeping hopes for a Landmark Conference playoff berth alive.
 
By The Numbers
Drew improves its overall record to 9-14, with a 5-7 record in the Landmark Conference. Susquehanna drops to 14-9 on the year with a 5-7 record in the Landmark. The Rangers up their road record to 4-5, while the River Hawks fall to 6-5 in the Orlando W. Houts Gymnasium.
 
Top Performers
• In her 94th career game, Miller collected her first double-double with 23 points on 8-of-18 shooting, along with a career-high 10 rebounds. She also added five assists, a season-high.
• Junior guard Michaela Keegan handled the ball with ease as she notched eight points with five assists on the day.
• Senior forward Sam Lane shot the ball well scoring 14 points on 5-of-12 shooting, while senior forward Ryan Jackson pulled down eight rebounds to go along with four points.
 
Turning Point
With the score tied 28-28 at halftime, the Rangers dictated the course of the game early in the third period with a 13-2 run in the quarter's opening five minutes. Drew outscored Susquehanna, 15-6, in the pivotal period.
 
Highlights
• Michaela Keegan made a diving save to prevent a backcourt-violation turnover early in the third period, and started the second chance leading to a wide open Ally Raulf layup to put Drew up 32-28.
• Drew opened the third on a 13-2 run thanks to stellar defensive pressure and a 6-for-9 mark from the field.
• Drew outscored Susquehanna 34-21 in the second-half of play.
 
Stat Sheet
• The Rangers shot 36 percent from the field to Susquehanna's 30 percent.
• There were 86 total rebounds on the day, 46 from the Rangers and 40 from the River Hawks.
• Drew was able to capitalize on Susquehanna's turnovers, scoring 13 points. Meanwhile, the Rangers turned the basketball over just 11 times, leading to only two points on the other end.
 
Up Next
With playoff hopes still alive, Drew looks to carry the momentum forward at Moravian College on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Bethlehem, Pa.
 
 
 
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