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Benedictine University Mesa

OFFICIAL HOME OF BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY REDHAWKS
WBB 1/18
69
Winner Benedictine Mesa (AZ) BENEDICT 8-7, 8-1
48
Cal Maritime (CA) CAL MARI 1-12, 1-8
Winner
Benedictine Mesa (AZ) BENEDICT
8-7, 8-1
69
Final
48
Cal Maritime (CA) CAL MARI
1-12, 1-8
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Benedictine Mesa (AZ) BENEDICT 17 22 18 12 69
Cal Maritime (CA) CAL MARI 13 13 8 14 48

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

WBB Dominates the Cal Maritime Keelhaulers, 69-48.

The Benedictine Women's Basketball Team secured a victory against the Cal Maritime Keelhaulers Thursday night in Vallejo, CA.
 
Nyah Henderson opened the game for BenU by scoring a free throw and getting the energy going for the Redhawks. Throughout the first quarter, both teams battled for the lead, but the Redhawks finished the quarter ahead by 4 points, 17-13. A notable highlight was the Redhawks' impressive 8 steals compared to Cal Maritime's 2.
 
In the second quarter, the Redhawks went on an 8-point run, establishing a 23-15 lead. Although the Keelhaulers attempted a comeback, Boo Zeller's jumper broke their streak and maintained the Redhawks' lead. Cal Maritime briefly closed the lead to one with a three-point shot, but Raenesha Willis responded with a three-pointer of her own. The Redhawks steadily increased their lead, concluding the first half ahead by 13 points, 39-26.
 
The third quarter showcased the dominance of the Benedictine Women, outscoring Cal Maritime 18-8. Impressive shooting percentages of 75% from both the 3-point line and the free-throw line contributed to their success. Defensively, the Redhawks held the Keelhaulers to 30.8% shooting from the field and 0% from the 3-point line, finishing the quarter with a commanding 23-point lead, 57-34.
 
Heading into the fourth quarter, the Redhawks maintained their lead, starting with a 22-point advantage and extending it to 28 points with 3 minutes remaining, 69-41. Despite a few additional buckets from the Keelhaulers, it wasn't enough, and Cal Maritime ultimately fell to BenU, concluding the game with a score of 69-48.
 
Key Players:
  • Mya Johnson had an outstanding night, achieving a career-high of 14 points. Johnson also contributed with 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 steals.
  • Alize Ruiz scored 11 points, accompanied by 8 rebounds, 2 steals, and one block.
  • Raenesha Willis recorded 10 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals for the night. 
Looking Forward:
The Redhawk women will return to action on Saturday, January 18th, at 8 PM MST against Pacific Union College in Angwin, CA.
 
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