READING, Pa. - The Albright College women's basketball team (9-6, 4-3 MAC Commonwealth) was in action tonight on their home floor and took care of business over Eastern University (2-11, 0-6) by a final score of 66-51. Tonight's win marks the third in four games for Albright.
An Amina Rauf layup and a Mackenzie Dover three pointer got things rolling early for the Lions jumping out to a quick advantage over Eastern. Albright made three three's as a team in the first 10 minutes helping the Lions to a 15-10 lead after one.
The Lions imposed their will on the game going on a 17-0 run to close the second quarter. From seven minutes to the end of the second quarter the Albright defense was outstanding, not allowing Eastern to score a single point during that stretch.
Meanwhile Albright continued their hot shooting from behind the arc adding three more triples in the second quarter. Strong offense and impenetrable defense gave the Lions a 34-16 lead at the break.
Mackenzie Dover scored 12 first half points and Amina Rauf chipped in with eight points of her own. Both Lion guards knocked down two triples in a strong offensive opening 20 minutes.
The Lions built up their lead in the first half and used the big first half margin to their advantage in the second half.
Eastern outscored the Lions 35-32 in the final 20 minutes but never threatened the Lions in a comeback attempt.
Albright controlled the game from start to finish and have now won three of their last four games. Tonight's win for Albright is their eighth win by at least 10 points.
Dover had a career day for the Lions tallying 20 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. The 13 rebounds are a new career high for the Albright guard.
Gabby Boggs collected her 12th double double on the year registering 14 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks. The four blocks for Boggs marks a new season high for the reigning MAC Commonwealth Defensive Player of the Year.
Rauf chipped in with 10 points and five rebounds to round out the Lions in double figures tonight. Julia Zakovitch was strong off the bench for Albright tallying eight points, five rebounds and two steals.
UP NEXT:
The Albright women's basketball team will head on the road to play Kings College (PA) on Saturday, January, 14. The game is set to start at 1 p.m. between the Lions and the Monarchs.
