Shooting and Turnovers Hurt Gophers

Salem, VA - The Goucher College Women's Basketball shot 23% from the field and had 22 turnovers which helped Hollins University defeat the Gophers 55-44 in their second game of the Jean Beamer Tip-Off Classic on Saturday.

Freshman, Katie Pacak (Annandale, VA) led the Gophers with 12 points. Freshman, Shalom Omo-Osagie (Baltimore, MD) chipped in 11 points and led the Gophers in rebounds with 9.

Hollins had two players in double figures, led by Jewellanna Parfitt with 17 points and Sally Sroge with 13 points. Parfitt also had 13 rebounds and Deana Campbell had 12 rebounds.

How It Happened:

* The Gophers were outrebounded 50-47.

* Hollins had 13 steals, while the Gophers only had 8.

* The Gophers cut the lead to 40-38 with 5:27 to go in the game, but four straight turnovers and a missed shot allowed Hollins to increase their lead to 12 points with 1:11 left on the game clock.

Coach's Daniel's Thoughts:

* "Cannot give yourself an opportunity to be successful and have a chance to win the basketball game when you throw the ball away 22 times and continue to miss lay-ups and free throws."

* "It is early in the season and while I am very disappointed in our play thus far, I still believe we can and will get better. It starts with me as the head coach to figure out how we can turn our mistakes around in the very next game."

Next Up:

* The Gophers will play at home for the first time this season on Tuesday, November 22 against York College (PA). Tip off at the Decker Sports and Recreation Center is at 6 PM.