Plymouth State University

JOHNSON, Vt. – The Plymouth State University women's basketball team defeated the Vermont State University Johnson Badgers, 73-52, in a non-conference match in Carter Gymnasium on Tuesday night.
 
After a 17-17 tie through the first quarter, the Panthers gradually pulled away over the 30 minutes. PSU carried a 33-27 lead into halftime, then cruised in the second half, outscoring the Bagers 40-25 after the break.
 
Senior Hailey Malozzi (Maynard, Mass.) and junior Ashley Stephens (Pembroke, N.H.) paced the Panthers with 12 points apiece, while senior Elli Cox (Deerfield, N.H.) added 11 points to help keep Plymouth State undefeated through three games.
 
The Panthers improve to 3-0 on the season, while VTSU Johnson drops to 0-1.
 
 
The Basics:

• Plymouth State 73, VTSU Johnson 52
  • Plymouth State (3-0)
  • VTSU Johnson (0-1)

Top Performers:

• Plymouth State
  • Hailey Malozzi (12 pts, 5-11 fg, 2-6 3pt, 6 reb)
  • Ashley Stephens (12 pts, 3-7 fg, 4 reb)
  • Elli Cox (11 pts, 4-7 fg)
  • Macy Swormstedt (8 pts, 6-6 ft, 7 reb)
  • Raegan Peck (8 pts)
  • Torle Adumene (4 pts, 7 reb)

How it Happened:

• The Panthers fell behind early, trailing 8-4 with 7:29 left in the first quarter.
• PSU cut the margin to a single point (13-12) with 4:19 remaining.
• The teams were knotted at 17-17 after the first quarter.
• After a slow start to the second, PSU used an 11-2 run to take a 27-21 lead with 4:27 to go before halftime.
• Plymouth State maintained a six-point edge, 33-27, at the break.
• The Panthers opened the second half on a 13-1 run to build a 46-28 advantage in just over three minutes.
• PSU's defense kept the Badgers in check as the Panthers led 54-39 entering the fourth.
• Freshman Macy Swormstedt (Laconia, N.H.) converted a layup to give PSU its largest lead, 65-42, with just under four minutes to play.
• The Panthers slowed the tempo down the stretch and coasted to a comfortable win to remain undefeated.

By the Numbers:

• Plymouth State shot 33.3% from the floor and attempted 28 more shots than the Badgers.
• The Panthers outrebounded VTSU Johnson, 42-31.
• Plymouth State dominated the offensive glass with 17 offensive rebounds.
• PSU forced 34 turnovers while collecting 17 steals.
• The Panther bench outscored the Badgers' reserves, 34-7.
• Points in the paint favored PSU, 34-12.
• Plymouth State has won four straight against the Badgers.
• PSU holds a 21-4 advantage in the all-time series dating back to the 1988-89 season.

 
Up Next:

• Plymouth State hosts Norwich University in its home opener on Friday (Nov. 14) at Foley Gymnasium. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m.

 
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