BRYN MAWR, PA — Bryn Mawr welcomed Marywood University to the Class of 1958 Gymnasium earlier Saturday for the Owls' final home game before the Thanksgiving break. The Owls outscored the Pacers in the second and fourth quarter while
Jenna Vollor led the Owls with 12 points and four made free throws, but Marywood's lead after the first and third quarters proved too difficult to overcome and Marywood won, 66-53.
How It Happened:
- The first quarter commenced with an early 12-0 Marywood lead. Hannah Mack contributed a fast-break jumper mid-quarter to get Bryn Mawr on the board. Marywood shot efficiently with a 7-for-13 performance, including three successful 3-pointers to further their lead. Bryn Mawr managed to close the quarter with a layup by Danielle Hinton, but trailed 20-9 at the end of the first quarter.
- Bryn Mawr began the second quarter with a strong defensive effort, converting turnovers into scoring opportunities. Jenna Vollor led the way by scoring a layup at 8:44, assisted by Michelle Jiang, which initiated a series of successful plays. The Owls continued to find their rhythm with Jenny Briggs and Maddy Patel each connecting on 3-point shots, cutting into Marywood's lead significantly.
- Bryn Mawr's momentum surged late in the quarter, driven by a key steal from Jiang, followed by a 3-pointer from Patel that narrowed the gap. Despite Marywood responding with a couple of baskets, Bryn Mawr closed the quarter on a high note with a layup from Vollor. At the end of the second quarter, Bryn Mawr had outscored Marywood 21–16, trimming the deficit.
- Marywood gained momentum early in the third quarter with a series of successful plays in the paint. Mack contributed two free throws to keep the Owls in the game. Patel provided a highlight with a 3-pointer at 1:59, giving the team a boost. However, Marywood maintained control, extending their lead by taking advantage of second-chance points and fast breaks. The quarter ended with Bryn Mawr trailing 55–35.
- Bryn Mawr initiated the fourth quarter with efficient scoring, highlighted by Jiang's jumper and Mack's 3-pointer. The Owls capitalized on assists from Jiang and Briggs to maintain their offensive momentum, countering Marywood's attempts in the paint. Bryn Mawr's defensive efforts, including Hannah Govert's pivotal rebounds, helped limit Marywood's second-chance opportunities.
- Bryn Mawr's bench provided crucial points, contributing to an 18-point quarter. The quarter concluded with Bryn Mawr cutting into the deficit, finishing strong with a layup from Cameron Richter, ending the game with Marywood ahead 66-53.
Bryn Mawr returns to play on Tuesday, November 25th at 6:00 PM EST as the Owls head to St. Davids, PA to face Eastern University. Tune into the game live on gobrynmawr.com and follow @bmcathletics on social media to stay up to date with your favorite Bryn Mawr teams!