RUTHERFORD, N.J.- Caldwell University women's basketball senior
Karlie O'Driscoll (Sharon, Mass.) netted her 1,000th career point and posted a double-double as the Cougars defeated Felician University 72-49 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference contest.
The Cougars extend their win streak to five as they improve to 17-3 on the season and 10-1 in the CACC. The Golden Falcons fall to 5-12 and 3-7 in conference play.
The Golden Falcons jumped out to a 7-2 lead early in the opening quarter. The Cougars rallied back with a 21-3 run that stretched into the second quarter. Junior
Andie Lennon (Secaucus, N.J.) and sophomore
Tina Lebron (Manalapan. N.J.) each connected on triples for Caldwell.
O'Driscoll added eight points and capped the run at the 8:09 of the second quarter to put Caldwell in front 23-10. She finished the half with 14 points to help Caldwell build a 39-23 lead at halftime.
O'Driscoll reached her milestone scoring mark early in the third quarter as part of a three-point play. She joins fellow seniors
Kristen Drogsler (Middle Village, NY) and
Sharell Sanders (Dorchester, Mass.). Drogsler scored her 1,000th point last season, while Sanders reached the mark early this month.
O'Driscoll recorded a double-double with a game-high 20 points and 10 rebounds. Senior
Maura Kelty (Barrington, R.I.) chipped in 13 points and six rebounds. Drogsler tallied 10 points, four boards, five assists, four blocks and five steals. Sanders totaled eight points, six assists and six steals.
The Cougars travel to nationally ranked USciences on Saturday, January 27 at 1 pm in a pivotal CACC match-up.