Purdue Fort Wayne
Marygrove
Lewis-Carlisle's 19 Send 'Dons Soaring Over Mustangs
12/23/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Dec. 23, 2006
Fort Wayne, IN - Johnna Lewis-Carlisle's 19 points in the second half lifted the 'Dons over the Marygrove College Mustangs on Saturday afternoon at the Gates Center. With just a two point lead at half, the Mastodons surged in the second, defeating the Mustangs, 81-55.
The Mastodons watched on as Marygrove took off to a 9-0 start before IPFW started to make their move. A 12-4 run by IPFW would cut Marygrove's lead to one. A made three pointer by Hannah Thieke would put the 'Dons ahead by two with 9:35 left in the first.
The Mastodons would roll from there, taking a 10 point lead with 4:39 left, 27-17. Marygrove wasn't going down easily though, going 12-4 to finish the half, 31-29. The bench was key for the Mastodons in the first half, posting 20 of the 'Dons 31 points.
It was a back-and-forth battle to start the second with five ties in the first five minutes. Once Lewis-Carlisle began to sink shots, hitting her first shot of the game with 14:24 left in the game, the Mastodons led from there. With just over 10 minutes left in the game the 'Dons were back up by 10 after Lewis-Carlisle's went coast-to-coast.
In four minutes IPFW was up by 20 after a good shot by Nanyamka Moore, 68-48. Pavla Pletková hit two free throws to end the game. The Mastodons rolled to a win with a 26 point difference, 81-55.
Lewis-Carlisle led all scorers with 19 points, all in the second half. She added six boards, six assists and three steals.
Coming off the bench, Natalie Roberts hit a personal best 12 points and was 5-7 from the field. She added six boards in 14 minutes.
Moore was also a key bench player today. She scored 10 points with two assists, going 4-6 from the field and 2-2 at the line.
Lieselot Malfait pulled down five boards and four blocks. She added four points, perfect in the paint, 2-2.
For the Mustangs, Shanaye Davis had 18 points. Amanda DeGain was close behind with 16 points, adding seven boards before fouling out. Karmen Byrd led the Mustangs defensively with nine boards and five steals.
The Mastodons (5-6) will head to Winthrop University for a 7 PM start on Thursday December 28th. IPFW will start the new year hosting IU-South Bend on January 3rd. Game time is 7 PM in the Gates Center.
~Dons~
