BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Sophomore forward
Erin Frederick tied a career-high 23 points while sophomore guard
Julia Ramos turned in an outstanding all-around game as the Drew University women's basketball held on for a 61-55 Landmark Conference (LC) victory at Moravian College Wednesday evening.
How it Happened: The Rangers (10-5, 3-2 LC) led by as much as seven in the fourth quarter, but the Greyhounds (10-6, 2-3) whittled the deficit to 52-50 with just two minutes left. But Drew answered with the next five points, getting a lay-up from Ramos, a jumper from senior forward
Sarah Henig, and a free throw from senior guard
Hailey Stine to assume a commanding 57-50 lead with 22 seconds left. Ramos sealed the win by going 4-for-4 at the foul line in the last nine seconds. Drew led 21-14 after the first quarter but trailed 29-27 at the half before going in front for good in the third quarter, when it outscored the hosts 14-10.
Top Performers: Frederick shot an incredible 11-for-13 from the field while posting her third 20-point game of the season. Ramos pumped in 16 points and tied a career-high with eight rebounds. She also dished out eight assists and swiped four steals. Stine added 10 points while junior guard
Aly Axman grabbed a season-high six rebounds. Maddie Capuano led Moravian with 17 points while Nadine Ewald notched 13 points and 16 rebounds.
Stat Sheet: Drew shot 48.1 percent from the field – its second-best mark of the season – and held Moravian to 25.6 percent shooting. The Greyhounds held a 51-37 rebounding advantage.
Up Next: The Rangers continue their season on Saturday, when they visit Elizabethtown College at 2 p.m. in another Landmark Conference match-up.