Williamsport, Pa. – The No. 2-ranked University of Scranton women's basketball team cruised to an 88-36 victory over Lycoming College on Wednesday night at the Lamade Gym in Williamsport.

The Basics

• Final Score: Scranton 88, Lycoming 36
• Record: Scranton (14-0, 7-0 Landmark)

How It Happened

• After each team traded opening baskets, the Lady Royals went on 14-3 run over the next few minutes to take a commanding 14-5 advantage with five minutes to play in the first quarter. Meghan Lamanna and Katie Gorski contributed five points, while Kaci Kranson tallied two points during the stretch.
• Scranton closed out the first quarter strong as Elizabeth Bennett buried a three-pointer and Kaitlyn Raguso made a free throw as the Lady Royals took a 20-7 advantage into the second period.
• The Lady Royals opened the second quarter by scoring eight of the first 10 points, with four different players contributing. Raguso started the surge with a three-pointer, followed by a Gorski layup and a Kranson triple. Kaeli Romanowski capped the run with a three-point play, converting a layup and the ensuing free throw.
• Scranton closed out the first half outscoring the Warriors 19-5. Sophia Talutto led the way during the quarter with eight points, including two three-pointers, while Romanowski scored three points and added one block and one steal in the period.
• The Lady Royals carried their momentum into the second half, outscoring Lycoming 25-12 in the third quarter. Kranson led the way with 11 points, while Natalie Stoupakis scored her first five points of the game, highlighted by a three-pointer, as Scranton built a commanding 72–26 lead heading into the fourth.
• Scranton finished off the Warriors with a solid fourth quarter as the Lady Royals outscored Lycoming 16-10 in the frame. Gabriella Murphy led the quarter with five points and Kelsey Miedreich scored three points to secure an 88-36 victory

Inside the Box Score

• FG%: Scranton 52.4% (33-63) | Lycoming 23.9% (11-46)
• 3PT: Scranton 40.9% (9-22) | Lycoming 23.5% (4-17)
• FT: Scranton 68.4% (13-19) | Lycoming 76.9% (10-13)
• Rebounds: Scranton 41 | Lycoming 24

Top Performers

• Kaci Kranson: team-high 18 points and six rebounds; 3-5 from three
• Elizabeth Bennett: 12 points, four blocks, 4-5 from the field
• Sophia Talutto: 12 points, two steals and two rebounds
• Kaeli Romanowski: led team with four assists and five steals while adding five rebounds and three points

Up Next

• The Lady Royals return to action at home on Saturday, Jan. 17, against Catholic University with a 4:00 p.m. tip-off in the John Long Center in Scranton, Pa.