PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – In one of their most dominant efforts of the season, the Pace University women's basketball team picked up a 75-45 win over the College of Saint Rose on Saturday afternoon. The victory pushes the Setters' overall record to 17-7 this season, and 10-5 in the NE10.
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Pace's decisive victory was fueled by a huge second quarter that saw the home team outscore Saint Rose by a 21-5 margin. The Setters also ended the first quarter on a 6-0 run, sparking their dominant first half.
The Blue and Gold's onslaught involved a terrific effort from long range. Pace knocked in a season-high 12 three-pointers on 23 attempts (52.2%). The Setters were especially hot in the first half, making 7-of-9 from beyond the arc.Â
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The Blue and Gold put three in double figures, while nine different players registered at least one point in the contest.
Junior
Lauren Schetter (Beacon, N.Y./Beacon High School) served as Pace's leading scorer with 17 points, while senior
Jackie DelliSanti (Commack, N.Y./Commack) put in 16 of her own. DelliSanti added 12 rebounds and five assists as well, marking her 10
th double-double of the season.
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Sophomore
Lauren Hackett (Commack, N.Y./St. Anthony's) also reached double figures, finishing the game with 12 points on 4-of-4 from three-point land. She also led the Blue and Gold with four steals in the contest.
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Pace's other top shooters included sophomore
Kelsey Quain (Ossining, N.Y./Ossining), who put in three long balls, while senior
Italee Brown-Smikle (Farmingdale, N.Y./Farmingdale) made a pair from long range.
Pace's dominance was especially seen on the boards as the Setters put together a 41-23 advantage in rebounds. The Setters' defense also racked up 10 steals, and forced 15 Saint Rose turnovers.
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Up Next
The Setters are back home on Tuesday night when they host Southern Connecticut State for Pride Hoops Night at 5:30 p.m.
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