Purdue Fort Wayne
Coastal Carolina
'Dons Rout Chanticleers, 60-49
11/25/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Nov. 25, 2006
Muncie, IN - The Mastodons continued their dominance as they took down the Chanticleers of Coastal Carolina at the BSU Credit Union Thanksgiving Tournament in Muncie on Saturday afternoon. IPFW defeated Coastal Carolina, 60-49. They move to the Championship game Sunday afternoon against host Ball State at 3 pm.
"The ladies came out today with enthusiasm, and maintained that throughout the game," said Head Coach Chris Paul. "This is the second time this season that we have held a team to zero ties and zero lead changes. Our defense put up a great effort today."
The 'Dons started off strong, taking a seven point lead at the 17:09 mark off of a jumper by Nanyamka Moore.
IPFW hit double digits with Tina Moen's three point play after a lay-up and a freebie put the 'Dons up, 15-4.
Lewis-Carlisle's jumper at 12:19 put the 'Dons up 21-7. The 14 point lead was their largest of the first half.
The Mastodons finished the half up by nine, 30-21, having never given up the lead.
In the second, the Mastodons jumped back up to a double-digit lead with two good freebies from Johnna Lewis-Carlisle just 11 seconds into the half.
IPFW took their largest lead of the game at the 14:33 mark as Lewis-Carlisle connected for a 3 point shot to take the 'Dons lead to 15, 42-27.
The Chanticleers began to make a cut into the 'Dons lead, taking it to single digits with two freebies by Alisha Dill at the 6:46 mark. Coastal Carolina continued to use free throws to cut into IPFW's lead, taking it down to six with just under five minutes left in the game.
The Mastodons went on an 11-6 run to take down the Chanticleers, 60-49.
"When the Chanticleers got tough, Johnson stepped up and hit the free throws. I thought Juliane Höhne's coming off the bench was very important, Malfait also stepped up, posting her best numbers."
Lewis-Carlisle connected for 16 points and six boards. She was 2 of 5 from beyond the arc and 2-2 from the line.
Ashley Johnson was also in double digits with 14 points. She added four boards and was 7-8 from the line and 3 of 9 from the field.
Samantha Edwards led on the defense for the 'Dons with 8 rebounds and one steal. Moore added two steals.
Höhne added seven defense boards and four points in 18 minutes off the bench.
Lieselot Malfait posted career highs today with five boards and eight points.
"I like our chances tomorrow (against Ball State). The ladies played pretty well today and put forth an all-around good effort."
Coastal Carolina was led by Alisha Dill with 16 points. She was 10-11 from the line. C.J. Ware connected for 11 points while Devin Rivers had eight boards.
The Mastodons improve to 3-1, their best start since going Division I. IPFW will face Ball State at 3 PM on Sunday at Worthen Arena on the campus of Ball State for the Championship game of the BSU Credit Union Thanksgiving Tournament. The Cardinals defeated Howard 92-47 in the first game of the tournament.
The 'Dons next home game is December 2nd against the Central Michigan Chippewas. Game time is 2 PM at the Gates Center.
