Women's Basketball Fights Past the Cadets

PAXTON, Mass: 58-49 was the final from the Fuller Center as the Anna Maria Women's Basketball Team defeated Norwich University in conference action to get their 5^th win of the month and second straight.

Both the Cadets (7-12, 2-5 GNAC) and the AMCATS (7-14, 4-4 GNAC) had a slow start as they were only able to put up 7 points each in the first quarter.

Norwich was able to find a rhythm in the second as they outscored Anna Maria 17 to 13. Emily Oliver was the main contributor in the quarter as she hit four 3-point shots to put the Cadets up 24-20 going into the half.

Out of the locker room the AMCATS were ready to have a big second half as they outscored Norwich 38-25, with 19 points each quarter to Norwich's 12 in the third and 13 in the fourth. Amber Wilson (New York, NY) continues to produce, this time she finished with a Double-Double getting 18 points and 12 rebounds. Sierra Johnson (Brockton, Mass.) also played her role as she fell just short of her own Double-Double with 10 points and 9 rebounds.

Top Performers for Norwich

Emily Oliver: 19 points, 4 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 assists,

Kailynne Frederick: 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 1 steal.

Top Performers for Anna Maria

Amber Wilson: 18 points, 12 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 blocks,

Sienna Johnson (Brockton, Mass.): 11 points 2 assists, and 1 rebound,

Sierra Johnson: 10 points, 9 reboiunds, and 2 assists,

Franny Hammond (Worcester, Mass): 10 points, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals.   

Inside the Numbers

Shooting Percentage: AMC 37.9%, NU 28.6%,

3-Point Percentage: AMC 30.8%, NU 28.6%,

Free Throw Percentage: AMC 75%, NU 64.7%,

Rebounds: AMC 42, NU 34,

Assists: AMC 16, NU 11,

Steals: AMC 6, NU 12,

Turnovers: AMC 19, NU 15.

Up Next

The AMCATS will be back in action this Saturday at 12 PM versus the University of Saint Joseph's.