Messiah 73, Lebanon Valley 38

LVC Starters
Stabler, Kintzer, Bimmer, Kuffa, Mealey

Messiah Starters
Stutzman, Breinich, Davis, Springer, Zimmerman

How It Happened
GRANTHAM, Pa. – The Lebanon Valley women's basketball team dropped their 2021 season opener 73-38 at Messiah University on Thursday evening.
Messiah came out of the gates hot as they poured in 23 points in the opening frame on an impressive 55% shooting from the floor. LVC made just four buckets and found themselves down 14 in a flash as the offense could never get clicking. The Dutchmen attack was held at bay all night as the Falcon defense held LVC to 23.6% shooting for the game.
After doubling up LVC 34-17 at intermission, the Falcons would continue to extend their lead with a 39-21 advantage in the second half to put away the Dutchmen.

Inside The Numbers

• Emily Mealey picked up where she left off last year with a double-double on 12 points and 10 rebounds.
• Kennedy Kuffa also finished in double figures with 11 points.
• Messiah was led by Megan Zimmerman who finished with 15 points and nine rebounds.
• Amber High scored 14 off the bench for the Falcons.
• LVC shot 23.6% from the field compared to Messiah at 44.1%
• Neither team shot well from the outside, Messiah made 4 of 19 three-pointers and LVC missed all 12 of their attempts.
• The Dutchmen committed 21 turnovers that led to 16 Falcon points.
• The Messiah bench outscored LVC 37-5.

Who's Next?
The Dutchmen will take on the Falcons again tomorrow night at 7 p.m. in Sorrentino Gymnasium.

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