Grand Rapids, Mich. — The Aquinas College women's basketball team took to their home court on Wednesday (Dec. 4) to host the Warriors of Rochester Christian. The Saints outpaced the opposition in the first two quarters and maintained to match the pushback the Warriors offered in the third and fourth. With the final horn, AQ triumphed 70-49.
Aquinas 70, Rochester Christian 49
The first quarter had a slow start for both teams, but AQ managed to find traction as the Saints doubled RCU's score at the conclusion of the first leading 12-6.
Aquinas's traction turned to steam as the Saints began to set the tone. This time AQ began to pile it on as they sunk 20 points into this quarter while only allowing the Warriors four. Entering halftime Aquinas had widened their advantage to 32-10.
RCU came to life in the third quarter and began to match the tone of AQ. Here the contest saw both teams collect respect runs back-and-forth. The most one team managed for a run was two baskets. Aquinas battled to stay in control as RCU looked to chip away at the deficit. The Saints continued to lay it on as they collected 20 points once again, but this time the Warriors responded with 20 of their own moving the scoreboard to 52-30.
The fourth quarter kept the competitive edge of the third as both teams traded runs up and down the court. But AQ kept their distance and advantage earning 19 points to the Warriors 18. With the clock winding down within the final possessions, AQ secured their victory over Rochester Christian with a 70-49 score line.
By the Numbers
- The Saint's largest lead of the evening was found in the fourth with a distance of 29 points
- AQ earned their stride by finding 42 points in the paint to RCU's 26
- This is the second time this season that Aquinas has broken 70 points
- This win also establishes AQ's first winning streak of the season
- The Saints had four players score in the double digits, Claire Gregwer (15), Isabel Reemsnyder (13), Paige Guernsey (12), and Emily Cline (10)
Up Next
The team will return to play on Saturday (Dec. 7) as they will tip off at 1:00 p.m. with Lourdes.
