Daily News | No. 25 Villanova rallies against St. Joe’s, ending its undefeated status
In a crucial City 6 matchup, No. 25 Villanova women’s basketball, sitting with a single loss thus far this season, was looking to capture a win over the unbeaten St. Joseph’s on Saturday afternoon. And within just a few minutes of play, it showed which team was going to come out on top.
The Wildcats, though, had a scoring committee approach against the Hawks. Sophomore Lucy Olsen came in clutch with 20 points to go along with four rebounds, four assists, and two steals. Fellow sophomore Christina Dalce chipped in nine points and seven rebounds, while junior Maddie Burke added 12 points, including 4-of-4 from beyond the arc.
Tayla Brugler led St. Joe’s with 14 points, while Mackenzie Smith also carried the load in scoring with 12. The Hawks were missing starting guard Katie Jekot, who suffered an injury in the team’s game against Rider on Dec. 7.Villanova opened with an 8-0 run in the first quarter, setting the tone for the remainder of the contest. The Wildcats had efficient shooting — 54.7% from the field, including 60.0% from distance, giving them some insurance in the third and fourth quarter.
The Hawks started to find some rhythm in the second half, but the Wildcats’ offense was too much for the St. Joe’s defense to handle.St. Joe’s went on an 11-0 run in third quarter, trimming its deficit to 14-points.
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