Early Deficit Leads To Loss For Gophers

SALEM, VA - The Goucher College Women's Basketball was down 9-0 to start the game and never recovered which led to an 87-52 defeat to Roanoke College in the second game of the Jean Beamer Tip-Off Classic on Friday afternoon.  Junior, Briana Bull (Baltimore, MD) led the Gophers with 19 points and 8 rebounds.  Freshman, Katie Pacak (Annandale, VA) had her first career double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds.  Freshman, Shalom Omo-Osagie (Baltimore, MD) continued her good play to start the season with 10 rebounds and 3 blocks.

Roanoke had two players in double figures, led by Jamella Foster with 19 points and Cary Beahm with 17 points.  Foster also had 10 rebounds and Victoria Maxwell led the Maroons with 11 rebounds.

How It Happened:

·     Roanoke shot 43.4% (36-83) and held the Gophers to 25.7% on 19-74 shooting.

·     The Gophers were outrebounded 65-46.

·     Roanoke also forced the Gophers to turn the ball over 18 times and they converted 21 points off those turnovers

Coach's Daniel's Thoughts:

·     "Disappointed in our effort at the start of the game and we never recovered defensively and allowed too many easy baskets and points to a very good Roanoke College team".

·     "We are inexperienced but that is no excuse for a lack of effort and playing such poor defense giving up lay-ups and fast break points.  I have to do a better job of preparing this team to understand that our defense must fuel our offense for us to be successful."

 Next Up:

·     The Gophers return to action tomorrow morning (Saturday, November 19) at 11 AM when they play Hollins University in their second game of the Jean Beamer Tip-Off Classic.