(WILMINGTON, Ohio) – In their first game of the Fred Raizk Memorial Tournament, the Wilmington College women's basketball team defeated the Manchester University Spartans, 82-65, to improve to 2-0 on the season.
In similar fashion to their season opener against Earlham, Wilmington stormed out to a sizable early lead. Led by 10 first-quarter points from Zoee Meyers, the Quakers outscored the visiting Spartans 27-8 in the opening period.
Manchester decreased the deficit in the second quarter, cutting Wilmington's lead to 15 points by halftime. The Quakers responded in the third quarter, using a 14-2 scoring run capped off by a 3-pointer from Gabby Russell to cement their control of the contest 61-32.
Wilmington held on to their advantage the rest of the way en route to an 82-65 victory.
Notables
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Zoee Meyers led Wilmington with a career-high 23 points on 10-of-12 shooting from the field while adding five steals.
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Jazz Johnson also finished in double figures, adding 16 points and six assists.
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Wilmington shot 62.5% from the field in the opening quarter, scoring 27 first-quarter points for the second consecutive game.
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The Quakers forced 23 Manchester turnovers.
What's Up Next
Wilmington continues play in the Fred Raizk Memorial Tournament with a matchup against Hanover College.
Live stats will be available at WilmingtonQuakers.com, and the game will stream live on FloSports.
