Montclair, N.J. (2/11/23) – The Kean University women's basketball team improved to 13-4 in the NJAC with one game left in the regular season with a win over Montclair State University by the final of 56-48.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
It was a close see-saw battle over the first 20 minutes of action as Kean was able to hold a very slim one-point lead going into the break.
It was more of the same in the second half with the Cougars pulling away late in the fourth quarter.
Tied 44-all with just under seven minutes to go, Kean took the lead for good. Sarah Olivero put the Cougars ahead with a free throw and Shannon McCoy pushed the lead out to five with two free throws and later a bucket. The Red Hawks (11-13, 8-9 NJAC) closed within three with two minutes to go but Brittany Graff answered with a trey to give Kean some cushion.
McCoy added two free throws late for what would be the final.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
Macy Seaman finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and five blocks while McCoy had a team-high 14 points. Kayla Anderson contributed with 13 points and nine rebounds.
Nickie Carter had a game-high 19 points for MSU in the loss.
UP NEXT:
Kean closes out the regular season with senior night on Wednesday evening at 6 pm against Stockton University. The Cougars and New Jersey City University are currently tied for first place in the conference standings, with Wednesday's outcomes decided the regular season champions.
