Women's Basketball snapped a 6-game losing streak in convincing fashion Saturday afternoon.
The Ravens defeated the Park University Pirates 67-51, taking control of the game in the second half.
After holding a halftime lead, the Ravens fell behind 33-28 in the third quarter. The Ravens then went on a 15-1 run to take control of the game. The run began with a 3-pointer by Kennedy Nicholson, then Kianna Herrera scored back-to-back baskets to give the Ravens the lead.
The Ravens continued their onslaught in the third quarter and took a 43-34 lead into the fourth quarter.
The final period continued to go the Ravens way as they outscored the Pirates by 7 points to earn a 16-point win. Domination on the boards and from their bench helped the Ravens earn the season sweep against Park.
Twilah Carrasquillo had a double-double with 10 points and 16 rebounds – a new career high – and Grace Dixon scored 10 points off the bench. The Ravens outrebounded the Pirates 47-31, and outscored the Park bench 30-16.
Aaliyah Raines joined them in double figures with 11 points while also notching 3 steals, and Nicholson scored 8 points for the Ravens.
The Ravens started the game well, taking a 9-5 lead. However, Park answered with a 7-0 run to close out the opening quarter and led 12-9 after 10 minutes of action.
Three-straight baskets by Dixon put the Ravens back in front 22-19 with 3 minutes to play before halftime. Rayna Jasper followed that up with a 3-pointer from the corner, then Carrasquillo had an old-fashioned 3-point play to help the Ravens to a 28-22 halftime lead.
After Park regained the lead in the third quarter, the Ravens big run helped the home squad earn the win.
The win improves the Ravens record to 7-13 overall, and 4-10 in Heart play. Next up will be a Wednesday, Jan. 25 contest at No. 2 Central Methodist University.
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