Women's Basketball got back on the floor last night, finishing out their nonconference slate in style with a controlling 66-53 win over Sacred Heart in Connecticut. The Pioneers entered the game just 2-8, but after a three-game skid and a come-from-behind win over Niagara, a strong win, perhaps the most well-rounded of the year, is a good sign heading into conference play.
Cassie Oursler and Joanna Smith
First things first, the long-awaited Oursler merited the restrained hype I've been putting out. Pregame I was thinking 8 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 blocks over 20 minutes for the junior, but all I got right was the minutes, as the 6-3 center brought serious impact to both ends of the floor, tallying a double-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds - five on the offensive end - and 4 blocks.