WOMEN'S BASKETBALL CRUISES TO 72-54 WIN OVER SAINT ANSELM

MANCHESTER, NH - Four players scored in double figures as the Pace women's basketball team cruised to a 72-54 win over the Hawks of Saint Anselm in the Northeast-10 action. The Setters improve to 2-6 overall and 2-4 in the Northeast-10, while the Hawks drop to 2-5 and 1-5 in conference play on the season.

Neither team had an advantage early action as the score was tied at 17 midway through the opening period. The Setters would take control of the game, using an 11-2 run over a four minute stretch keyed by a three-pointer and a jumper by Taylor Losey (Bristol, CT/Bristol Eastern) (Bristol, CT/Bristol Eastern). The run was capped by a pair of free throws by Stephanie Klingele (Staten Island, NY/St. John Villa) (Staten Island, NY/St. John Villa) with 4:43 left in the game. A Klingele lay-up a few minutes later would give Pace a 10 point advantage and would go into the break with a 35-29 lead.

Saint Anselm hung around through the early part of the second half and trailed by three with 11:50 to go in the game. The Setters ended any hope for the Hawks, using a 15-3 run to take a 58-43 lead and ice the game for Pace. Klingele had a pair of lay-ups in the rally, while Kristin Connolly (Staten Island, NY/St. Peter's) (Staten Island, NY/St. Peter's) nailed a pair of three-pointers, including the rally capper with 5:44 left in the game. The Setters maintained their double-digit advantage the rest of the way and posted the victory.

For Pace, Klingele lead all scorers, posting a game-high 18 points to go along with five rebounds, three assists and three steals. Connolly chipped in 15 points and eight caroms, while Lisa Welsome (Staten Island, NY/St. Peter's) (Staten Island, NY/St. Peter's) tallied 13 points, five boards and three steals. Stephanie Rossmy (Staten Island, NY/St. John Villa) posted a game-high 13 rebounds to go along with her eight points.

For Saint Anselm, Erin Huggins totaled 13 points and four rebounds, while Reilly O'Keefe chipped in 11 points and six rebounds off the bench. Carleen Orawsky recorded a team-high nine boards, while scoring 10 points.

Pace returns to action when they host Northeast-10 Conference opponent Southern Connecticut State University on Friday, December 21 for a 7:00 pm tip-off.