WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania—The Mount Union women's basketball team defeated Westminster (pa.) 69-58 on day one of the Hampton Inn by Hilton Women's Basketball Tipoff hosted by Washington and Jefferson Friday night.
The Purple Raiders (3-0) were led by freshman
Bree McCabe (Massillon / Tuslaw) with 19 points shooting eight for 10 from the field and six rebounds.
Reese Triplett (New Philadelphia / Tuscarawas Central Catholic),
Chelsea Evanich (Alliance / Marlington) and
Elizabeth Mason (Alliance / Marlington) each scored 10 points for Mount Union.
Westminster (1-2) was led by Katie Maryo with 11 points and six rebounds.
Westminster led by four after the first quarter, but Mount Union responded with a 23-16 second quarter taking a 38-35 halftime lead. From there Mount Union outscored Westminster 31-23 over the final two quarters, taking the victory.
Mount Union will take on the host Washington and Jefferson tomorrow at 4 pm.