Terror Run Past Swarthmore
SWARTHMORE, Pa. -- Defending conference champion McDaniel College tallied another Centennial win, beating Swarthmore 74-63 in Tarble Pavillion on Tuesday evening. The Green Terror rallied behind top offensive performances from Sara Fritz (19 points) and Kristy Costa (17 points) to improve to 4-2 in the conference and 9-3 overall. The Garnet fall to 2-4 in conference play, 5-6 overall.
McDaniel took the lead from the opening tip, but the Garnet remained close through much of the contest. Late in the second half, Swarthmore cut the lead to three, but with time winding down, were forced to foul the McDaniel offense.
Swarthmore senior forward Cara Tigue cut McDaniel's lead to 70-63 with a put-back layup at 0:29. The Garnet called their final timeout, but were unable to come any closer.
The Green Terror used solid shooting at the free throw line to stay ahead. They knocked down 19 free throws on 20 attempts (88%), including a perfect eight-of-eight performance by Franz.
Swarthmore also displayed effienceny from the free throw line. Sophomore center Karen Berk and freshman Melissa Grigsby combine to shoot 14 for 15 from the line.
Berk continued her domination of the low post, scoring a team-high 21 points on the night. Senior guard Jen Stevenson and Grigsby chipped in 11 points apiece while Tigue ruled the boards for the Garnet, grabbing a game-high ten rebounds.
Katy Powell and Franz garnered five steals each for the Green Terror. Costa pulled down a team-high seven boards.
Swarthmore will hit the road on Thursday, January 12 for another Centennial matchup. The Garnet head to Gettsyburg where they will face the Bullets and be the first half of a doubleheader with the mens' team. Tipoff for the women is 6:00 pm.