Women's Basketball: Team wins finale but doesn't make NCAAs
by Quincy Auger
Staff Writer
Sports | 3/2/10
Posted online at 1:13 AM EST on 3/2/10
Following her second steal in less than half a minute Saturday, junior guard Jessica Chapin '10 was fouled by New York University's Chelsea Blake on a drive to the basket with 9 minutes, 18 seconds remaining in the first half of the regular season finale.
Chapin acrobatically put up a twisting, over-the-back layup, giving Brandeis a 26-12 lead over the Violets before adding a free throw and another bucket.
The Judges crushed NYU, beating the Violets 90-65 at home on Saturday afternoon. Brandeis improved to third in UAA standings (9-5) and 16-8 overall.
Brandeis swept the season series from NYU for the second season and the first time since the 2003 to 2004 season.
Still, the Judges were unable to advance to the NCAA Tournament.
Against the Violets, Chapin led the Judges and notched another double-double with 20 points, 10 rebound, eight assists and three steals.
Chapin was complemented by forward Shannon Hassan '12 contributed 19 points, seven rebounds and one block and steal.
Forward Amber Stodthoff '11 paced the Judges with 4 points and a team-leading 11 rebounds while point guard Lauren Rashford '10 added 12 points.
Guard Morgan Kendrew '12 scored 11 more and supplied three assists, two blocks and a steal.
Forward Shannon Ingram '13 had a team-high four steals to compliment her 4 points and six rebounds.
The Judges' intense play was matched by excellent teamwork. The women dove for loose balls and fought for rebounds throughout the game.
Rashford attributed the victory to heart, commitment and determination.
"Even with our big lead at halftime we knew that NYU is a tough team and they can always come back," she said. "So we made sure we came out in the second half motivated to get our win. We really played well as a team today."
The Judges outpaced NYU, gaining a 7-6 lead 3:30 into the game that they would not concede. Brandeis outscored the Violets 47-23 in the first half, despite scoring only 1 point more in the second half.
Chapin acrobatically put up a twisting, over-the-back layup, giving Brandeis a 26-12 lead over the Violets before adding a free throw and another bucket.
The Judges crushed NYU, beating the Violets 90-65 at home on Saturday afternoon. Brandeis improved to third in UAA standings (9-5) and 16-8 overall.
Brandeis swept the season series from NYU for the second season and the first time since the 2003 to 2004 season.
Still, the Judges were unable to advance to the NCAA Tournament.
Against the Violets, Chapin led the Judges and notched another double-double with 20 points, 10 rebound, eight assists and three steals.
Chapin was complemented by forward Shannon Hassan '12 contributed 19 points, seven rebounds and one block and steal.
Forward Amber Stodthoff '11 paced the Judges with 4 points and a team-leading 11 rebounds while point guard Lauren Rashford '10 added 12 points.
Guard Morgan Kendrew '12 scored 11 more and supplied three assists, two blocks and a steal.
Forward Shannon Ingram '13 had a team-high four steals to compliment her 4 points and six rebounds.
The Judges' intense play was matched by excellent teamwork. The women dove for loose balls and fought for rebounds throughout the game.
Rashford attributed the victory to heart, commitment and determination.
"Even with our big lead at halftime we knew that NYU is a tough team and they can always come back," she said. "So we made sure we came out in the second half motivated to get our win. We really played well as a team today."
The Judges outpaced NYU, gaining a 7-6 lead 3:30 into the game that they would not concede. Brandeis outscored the Violets 47-23 in the first half, despite scoring only 1 point more in the second half.
Be the first to comment on this story