Women's Basketball
Game Recap

Kutztown drops 65-51 decision at Philadelphia University

December 29, 2007 

Philadelphia Univ. (6-4)   65
Kutztown (6-5)               51 
BOX SCORE

PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia used a 22-6 advantage at the free throw line to fuel a 65-51 win over Kutztown University in non-conference women’s basketball Saturday afternoon. 

            The Rams (6-4) were led by Kate Brennan and Ashley Webster who scored 15 points apiece.  Amanda Brennan added 11.   

            Three players were in double figures for KU (6-5), led by Mercedes Van Wagner with 13.  Vivian Melvin scored 12 and Rachel Weidensaul added 11.  Melissa McQuade led the team with nine rebounds. 

Philadelphia was 22-of-35 from the line, while KU was just 6-of-13 from the free throw stripe.  The Rams also held a 47-30 edge on rebounds, including 21 offensive boards. 

            Kutztown trailed 31-24 at halftime, but Van Wagner scored five points in the first 44 seconds of the second half to pull KU within two.   

It was as close as the Golden Bears would come, however, as the Rams wet on a 15-4 run over the next seven minutes for a 46-33 lead.  Three field goals from three different players pulled KU to within six, 55-49 with four minutes left, but Philadelphia scored the next eight points to retake a commanding lead.  The Rams were 8-for-12 from the line in the final two minutes.

Kutztown returns to action next Saturday with a PSAC crossover against Indiana (PA) at Keystone Hall.