Offense sputters in women's basketball loss to Union (NY)
Schenectady, NY- The MCLA Women's Basketball team couldn't generate any offense all night as they fell to Union (NY) 62-28 this evening in the semester finale for both teams. The Trailblazers close the semester at 2-7 while the Dutchwomen improve to 3-4 overall.
MCLA was in it through the first quarter, though they trailed 19-11. From there, however, it was all Union. The Trailblazers did not score more than six points in any quarter as Union began to wear down MCLA.
Union held a 27-17 lead at halftime, but would outscore MCLA 35-11 over the final two quarters to earn the runaway victory.
The Dutchwomen defense was outstanding all night. They held MCLA to just 19% shooting and forced the Trailblazers into 25 turnovers.
Union was paced by Laura Vinton and Kendall Degenhardt. Each ended with 10 points. Union shot just 34% themselves in the win.
MCLA was led by Kylah Langston's ten point night.
The Trailblazers are off until January as they will open up MASCAC play on the 7th.