Box Score Yet another double-double from Megan Worry, and strong games by Paige Franckiewicz and Kaila Anthony give Loyola their third-straight victory
NEW ORLEANS – The Loyola University New Orleans women's basketball team put on a dominant display in The Den Monday evening, never trailing in a 76-46 victory over William Carey.
Paige Frankciewicz set the tone early, knocking down one of her several three-pointers for the game's first points as the Wolf Pack (14-5, 8-2 SSAC) took a lead they would the remainder of the evening. The Crusaders (6-8, 5-5 SSAC) responded with a layup, but Loyola then scored six straight points to take 9-2 lead. Back-to back triples from Franckiewicz and Worry extended the lead to double digits less than five minutes into the contest, and the Pack would hold a 23-8 at the end of the first quarter.
Loyola steadily increased its lead throughout the second quarter, taking a 31-13 lead at the four-minute mark of the period. While the visitors chipped away, the Pack would take a substantial 14-point lead into the halftime break, leading 39-25.
While the Crusaders would score eight quick points in the first three minutes of the third quarter, the Wolf Pack defense held the visitors scoreless for the remainder of the period. An 18-0 Loyola run to end the quarter would push their lead up to 26 points headed into the final 10 minutes of play.
The Wolf Pack would remain out in front of William Carey through the fourth quarter, climbing out by as much as 32. Yet another dominating period of play from the home team would help Kellie Kennedy's team secure their third consecutive win, and move to 8-2 in conference play.
Loyola faces Florida College as the homestand continues in The Den this Thursday, January 24, at 5:30 p.m..
Pack Facts
Loyola has now defeated William Carey in 16 consecutive matchups.
Megan Worry posted her ninth double-double of the season with 10 points and 12 boards, adding two blocks.
Kaila Anthony posted a career-high six steals tonight, and now averages 3.07 per game which leads the SSAC.
This was Anthony's eighth game of the season, and fifth straight, with four or more steals.
Paige Franckiewicz sunk five three-pointers, her third game hitting five or more from beyond the arc in a game this season.
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