Philadelphia, Pa. – The No. 2-ranked University of Scranton women's basketball team remained unbeaten on Sunday afternoon, pulling away in the fourth quarter for a 79-57 victory over Susquehanna at The Palestra.

The Basics

• Final Score: Scranton 79, Susquehanna 57
• Record: Scranton (13-0, 6-0 Landmark)

How It Happened

• After trailing 5-0 to open the game, the Lady Royals responded with strong defensive play and quick baskets inside from Kaci Kranson and Katie Gorski to take a 9-5 lead.
• The Lady Royals pushed the advantage to 16-9 midway through the opening quarter following a three-pointer from Meghan Lamanna and a fast-break layup by Elizabeth Bennett. Scranton closed the first period on a high note, as a late steal and bucket from Kranson extended the lead to 25-13.
• Kranson kept the momentum going to start the second quarter, knocking down a triple from the left wing. Gorski and Kranson continued to attack the paint throughout the period, generating quality looks at the rim, while the River Hawks relied on perimeter shooting to stay within striking distance.
• Kaeli Romanowski capped the first half with a crafty drive to the basket, sending Scranton into the break with a 41-34 lead.
• Consecutive three-pointers from Bennett and Sophia Talutto helped Scranton claim its first double-digit lead of the second half midway through the third quarter, 53-40. Susquehanna trimmed the margin to 57-47 heading into the final period.
• The River Hawks opened the fourth quarter with a 5-0 run to cut the deficit in half, but Scranton quickly answered. Back-to-back baskets from Bennett, followed by a steal and score from Romanowski, restored a 15-point cushion with just over five minutes remaining.
• Lamanna later converted a tough and-one on a driving layup to make it 73-55, and late buckets from Romanowski and Lamanna sealed the 79-57 victory.

Inside the Box Score

• FG%: Scranton 57.4% (31-54) | Susquehanna 41.7% (20-48)
• 3PT: Scranton 46.2% (6-13) | Susquehanna 36.8% (7-19)
• FT: Scranton 78.6% (11-14) | Susquehanna 76.9% (10-13)
• Rebounds: Scranton 31 | Susquehanna 24

Top Performers

• Kaci Kranson scored a game-high 22 points on 9-of-14 shooting, adding three steals and two assists.
• Katie Gorski tallied 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting and pulled down six rebounds.
• Elizabeth Bennett added 14 points, five rebounds, and two assists while knocking down a pair of three-pointers.
• Kaeli Romanowski filled the stat sheet with 10 points, nine rebounds, three steals, and two assists.
• Meghan Lamanna chipped in 10 points, highlighted by a key fourth-quarter and-one that helped put the game out of reach.

Up Next

• The Lady Royals return to action on Wednesday, Jan. 14, traveling to Lycoming College for a 7:00 p.m. tip-off in Williamsport, Pa.