Jersey City, NJ - The Bryn Athyn College women's basketball team win by a large margin, 67-36 over Jersey City in non conference action.  

The Lions traveled to North Jersey today to take on Jersey City in a non conference game. The Lions were looking to get back on track after 3 straight losses. The first quarter was back and forth, but the Lions were able to jump out to the early lead and hold onto that lead finishing the quarter leading 12-9. Kristina Clark and Samantha Hicks both made big free throws toward the end of the quarter to put the Lions up by 3.

The second quarter saw Samantha Hicks set the tone with a steal and a lay up, as well as being fouled on the play and finishing off the 3 point play with a made free throw. Hard work on the boards was key to the Lions extending the lead after several offensive rebounds by Robin McClinek, Krisitina Clark and Sarah Elizabeth Atun, who made a lay up extending the lead by 7. The Lions ended the quarter and the half with a seven point lead, 29-22.

The Lions held onto the lead throughout the third quarter outscoring Jersey City 14-10. The Lions Keanna Schoennagle hit a big three pointer with 17 seconds left in the quarter to extend the lead by 13. 43-30.

The fourth quarter was when the Lions really took over the game. Sydney Mitchell's made jump shot gave the Lions a 20 point lead with 4:12 left in the game. The Lions nine steals and 7 blocked shots in the half were key to holding Jersey City and their offense. The Lions outscored Jersey City 24-4 in the fourth.

The Lions 67-36 victory moves them to 2-3 overall this season. Kristina Clark led the Lions with 16 points, a team high 16 rebounds and 3 blocks. Taylor Davis led the Lions with 5 blocks and added 12 points. Keanna Schoennagle (10 points) and Je'La Watson (5 points) led the team with 3 steals each. The Lions shot 26-63 (41.3%) from the field and out rebounded Jersey City 54-38.

Coach Kayla Felty on todays win, "We played excellent team basketball and have everyone contribute offensively in today's win. Kristina has been a tremendous leader for us and I think she had an extra spark today playing in her hometown environment in front of her friends and family. Our post players, Taylor and Sarah, were a dominate presence with a combined 11 blocks, which sparked our run to open up the lead. Our team chemistry is improving every game and we are ready for our conference match up on Monday."

The Lions are back in action on Monday December 21st at 7:00 pm, as the travel to St. Elizabeth for their first NEAC game of the year.