Daily News | Penn turns in convincing win, 72-59, over La Salle in women’s basketball action
What was the first Big 5 matchup for La Salle this season in women’s basketball brought tough defense and quick-thinking by the Penn Quakers into Tom Gola Arena. Though it seemed likely to be a close contest before the start, an attacking Penn squad, quick to take advantage of anything La Salle would give them, sealed up victory in convincing fashion.
La Salle saw double digits from three Explorers — Gabby Crawford , Claire Jacobs , and Charity Shears . Kayla Spruill also added nine to the board.The Quakers came out strong, scoring right off the jump ball and implementing an effective press from the start. It clearly took a toll on the Explorers, who are still without their starting point guard Molly Masciantonio.
The Quakers continued to take advantage of the turnovers made on the press , and were dominant in the paint with 48 points. Both teams tallied 22 turnovers, but La Salle had trouble capitalizing on their chances. The Explorers shot 32.4% on the night.
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