Marywood 54, Lebanon Valley 46

LVC Starters
Yoh, Lantz, Lehr, Eck, Scarff

Marywood Starters
Nealon, Thomas, Hessling, Giordano, Devlin

How It Happened
 SCRANTON, Pa. – Hilary Yoh netted a career-high 22 points, however Lebanon Valley's comeback fell just short as Marywood University downed Lebanon Valley 54-46 in non-conference women's basketball action on Monday night. The Dutchmen now sit at 5-5, while the Pacers are also now 5-5.

Marywood controlled action early and opened up the game on a 14-2 run. LVC responded with a 9-0 run, capped off by a good free throw by Anne Lehr, to cut the Pacers' lead to 14-11 with 49 seconds left in the first. Marywood scored four consecutive points to go into the second quarter up by seven at 18-11.

In the second, the Dutchmen began the quarter on a 9-3 run to come to within a point at 21-20 with 5:50 left in the quarter. Then, with 5:20 to go, LVC tied the game when Morgan Bamberger knocked down a trey to make it a 23-20 game. For the remainder of the quarter, both defenses locked down the opposing team and a late jumper from Lisa Steakin gave the Pacers a narrow 25-23 advantage heading into halftime.

At 7:26 of the third, Hilary Yoh hit a jumper to tie the contest again, this time at 28-28, however Marywood went up and never looked back, taking a 39-32 lead going into the final quarter. In the fourth, the Dutchmen were unable to mount a comeback, as Yoh's jumper with 1:49 remaining put LVC within six at 52-46, but they were unable to get any closer.

Inside the Numbers
 - Yoh's 22 points were a career-high for the senior captain. She also brought down six rebounds and added four steals in 37 minutes of action.
 - Lexie Lantz chipped in eight points and recorded 12 boards, while Lehr finished wth seven points.
 - Jennifer Eck registered nine rebounds.
 - For the Pacers, Catie Nealon (14), Erika Thomas (12), and Natasha Hessling (11) were all in double digits in points.
 - The Dutchmen recorded 24 points off turnovers.

Who's Next?
LVC faces a tough test tomorrow in Sorrentino Gymnasium when No. 3 Scranton pays a visit to Annville. Tipoff is set for 5 p.m.