BUFFALO, N.Y. – It was a hard night at the Highmark Events Center in Erie, Pa. when the D'Youville University women's basketball team faced No. 16 Gannon University on Wednesday, Nov. 16. The Saints held a tight match against Gannon leading 22-19 at half. The Saints ended the third quarter with a lead of 36-34 but failed to execute in the final stretch. D'Youville women's basketball unfortunately fell 43-53. D'Youville is now 1-1 overall (0-0 ECC), while Gannon improved to 3-0 (0-0 PSAC).

 STAT OF THE MATCH

• Sophomore out of Averill Park, N.Y., Anna Jankovic recorded her double-double of the season; scoring 10 points and grabbing 11 rebounds.

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Brianne Moxley paced the Saints once again putting up 18 points for the team

• The Saints had six assists, which Stella Mollica made four of 

• The Saints had 40 total rebounds in the matchup

• D'Youville put up 20 points in the paint

• The Saints were able to take advantage of Gannon's turnovers, and made 11 points

WORDS FROM COACH
Head Coach, Ali Bouman, responded to the performance by saying "Immensely proud of our team. We had several people step up for big moments when we needed them to. Our toughness and togetherness was a focus this week and I couldn't be more proud of us."

UP NEXT

D'Youville women's basketball is back at home in the College Center Gym to face St. Michael's College on Saturday, Nov. 19. Tip off will take place at 1 p.m.