McQuade leads Kutztown over Lock Haven

LOCK HAVEN, PA (January 10, 2010) – The Kutztown University women’s basketball team earned a weekend split by defeating Lock Haven University, 71-50, Sunday afternoon at Thomas Fieldhouse in a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) crossover contest. Box score

The Golden Bears (9-4) got the job with defense as they held Lock Haven to 19 points in the second half. Kutztown improved to 5-1 on the road by placing four players in double figures. Junior forward Melissa McQuade (Pittsburgh/Shaler) led Kutztown with 18 points and six rebounds. Senior Vivian Melvin (Chichester/Chichester) added 12 points for the Golden Bears, three steals and three assists.

Freshman Ashley Wood (Royersford/Spring-Ford) and senior center Chauntelle Schroeder (Toronto, Ontario, Canada/Mother Teresa) scored 10 points each as Kutztown built a 39-31 halftime lead and expanded the advantage throughout the second half.

Senior guard Rachel Wisemiller (Hazleton/Hazleton) played a strong all-around game, scoring eight points, grabbing eight rebounds and handing out five assists. Wisemiller punctuated her effort by banking in a 3-pointer from 30- feet as the shot clock expired in the final 30 seconds.

Lock Haven (5-6 overall) was led by Casi Donelan, who scored 11 points.

After scoring a season low 52 points in its defeat at Edinboro, Saturday afternoon, Kutztown made 46 percent of its shots (29-for-63) and held Lock Haven to 29 percent shooting (18-for-62). The Golden Bears trailed, 20-14, midway through the first half before beginning to turn up the defense.

McQuade scored five quick points to give the Golden Bears the lead for good, 29-25, with a jumper and 3-point basket, with six minutes, 35 seconds remaining. For most of the second half, Kutztown kept Lock Haven at a safe distance. Kutztown’s slimmest deficit in the second half was six points (39-33).

With Wood leading the way, Kutztown’s bench outscored Lock Haven’s reserves, 17-15. The Golden Bears won the rebounding battle, 41-38.

Kutztown returns to action Wednesday night when it hosts East Stroudsburg in its PSAC Eastern Division opener beginning at 6 p.m.

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