Wednesday, Jan. 31 Elizabethtown College’s women’s basketball team came out with a win against Drew University 73-68.
Sophomores Mikayla Ruth and Marissa Emlet both reached new career highs in points when the team beat the Landmark Conference opponent.
Etown trailed by nine points at the half. Ruth shined in the second half, overall, making 26 out of the total 73 points. She was the top scorer of the game. Emlet got the basket that tied them with Drew and then ended the third quarter with another basket, putting the team in the lead.
The Rangers had the first five points of the last quarter, taking the lead. Etown didn’t let them keep it for long, as Ruth and sophomore Lydia Lawson worked together to make a few more shots of their own.
Shortly after this game, Etown took another loss against Juniata College. The team trailed behind most of the game, but was able to make a comeback. It still wasn’t good enough against Juniata. Ruth and first-year Ashley Reynolds were two strong players in the game.
Saturday, Feb. 3, the Jays took on Moravian College and took a loss. The top scorer of the game was first-year Emma Powell, who made 11 out of the Jays’ total points.
The game was tied with 1:37 remaining. With 15 seconds left Emlet made a steal and made the win for the team.
Saturday, Feb. 10, the women’s basketball team came out victorious against Goucher College in their senior night, with a final score of 78-33.
Both teams played very well on both ends, creating a great back and forth game. Senior Rachel Liszkiewicz scored with a lot of rebounded balls. Junior Abby Beyer hit the team’s first three-pointer, giving Etown their first shot at the lead.
First-year Veronica Christ made a rebound, sending it straight back down the court and without coverage from Goucher. There were many long passes and some jump balls that kept the audience on the edge of their seats.
With 4:38 left in the second quarter, Etown changed their whole on-court team to switch things up. The change played out in the Jays’ favor, helping them maintain the lead and stay on top of Goucher’s plays.
This conference win moves Etown up to third with a one-game lead on the Catholic University of America. Their next game will be Saturday, Feb. 17 away at Susquehanna University at 4 p.m.
