Box Score PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Pace University women's basketball team won their third game in a row with a 75-51 victory over Adelphi on Wednesday night at Goldstein Fitness Center. Sophomore center Tower Lorde (Saint Michael, Barbados/The St. Michael School) scored a career-best 25 points in the win, shooting 11-for-15 from the field. Senior guard Lauren Hackett (Commack, N.Y./St. Anthony's) went 3-for-7 from long range, 6-for-12 from the floor to add in 19. 

It was Lorde's second double-double of the season as she also had the team-high in rebounds with 12. 

Also in double figures for the Setters was sophomore guard Arianna Stockinger (Cortlandt Manor, N.Y./Putnam Valley) who netted 11, also shooting .500 from the floor. 

With the win, Pace advances to 11-14 overall, 7-11 in the NE10. Adelphi falls to 9-15, 6-13 in the conference. The Setters won the earlier meeting against the Panthers, 70-54 on Jan 4. 

For Adelphi, Ty'zhea Hawkins was the team-leader with 14 points. 

Pace scored 21 points off their own rebounds and outscored Adelphi 48-30 in the paint. 

At the half, Pace led 37-27. 

Wednesday night's game was the return of the Pride Hoops Night, celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community at Pace and in the surrounding areas. In conjunction with Pride Hoops, Pace welcomed community partners to table around the arena for students and fans. Halftime featured a special drag performance by Miz Jade. The halftime festivities also included a halftime free throw shooting contest between University President Marvin Krislov and head football coach Andy Rondeau. Rondeau edged Krislov, 6-5, resulting in a $2,550 donation to the Pace Cares Fund, donated by President Krislov and Director of Athletics Mark Brown. 

Up next for the Setters is a road game at Saint Rose at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. 

Pace women's basketball returns home on Tuesday, Feb. 21 for a 5:30 p.m. tip against Franklin Pierce. Tuesday's game is Senior Night, where the Pace basketball family will celebrate the accomplishments of Kelsey Quain (Ossining, N.Y./Ossining) and Lauren Hackett (Commack, N.Y./St. Anthony's).