EWING, N.J. (November 17, 2021)  – Senior Jess Broad led four student-athletes in double figures with 18 points as the Stevens Institute of Technology women's basketball team defeated The College of New Jersey 71-65 Wednesday in a non-conference matchup at Packer Hall.

Senior Vanessa Elliott and Allie Moss each had 11 for the Ducks, who opened a double-digit lead in the first quarter and then made seven of eight free throws in the final 16 seconds to win their third straight in moving to 3-1 on the season. 

Sophomore Elissa Nsenkyire came off the bench and provided an offensive spark, finishing 4 for 5 from the floor, to finish with a career-high nine points. Senior Keeley Coval also provided a lift of the bench, scoring five points and pulling down three rebounds. 

Julia Setaro scored a game-high 20 points and Nikki Alexatos came off the bench to add 16 for the Lions, who dropped to 0-3.

The Ducks jumped out to an early lead courtesy of strong defense and a crafty midrange game. Stevens allowed just one field goal in the first five minutes of action, while five different student-athletes: junior Danielle Cornetta, Broad, Elliott, Nsenkyire and Moss each hit a short jumper to help the Ducks build an early lead. 

Each of TCNJ's three first-quarter field goals were from behind the arc and the Lions didn't connect for their first basket from inside the 3-point line until the latter stages of the second quarter (2:03 remaining). 

While Stevens kept TCNJ from generating any midrange or post offense, the Ducks were able to control play with a varied offense, scoring on an array of jump shots, long-range baskets and layups to pad its lead. Stevens built as much as a 17-point lead after a short jumper by Nsenkyire only to see TCNJ rally to pull within 10 at halftime.

Elliott kicked off the second half with her third 3-pointer of the contest as Stevens reclaimed a comfortable margin. The Lions clawed their way back into the game with a 12-2 run in the fourth quarter, but Douglas and Broad had the two biggest baskets of the contest, scoring consecutive baskets in a minute span, right after TCNJ had taken a two-point lead.

Pivotal Point

• After TCNJ drew even at 62 with just over a minute to play, Coval provided a nifty pass to senior Meghan Douglas for a layup that put the Ducks back in front for good.
• On the ensuing possession, Broad blocked a three-point attempt from Emily Toy.

Inside the Numbers

• Stevens shot an impressive 46.4% from the floor (26 for 56), including a tidy 9 for 18 (50%) in the opening quarter.
• A stout Duck defense held TCNJ to just 7 for 29 (24.1%) in the first half.
• The Ducks finished 14 for 20 from the line, matching the team's best performance of the season.
• Stevens won the battle of the boards 42-32.
• Each side had nine offensive rebounds. 
• Broad finished with three blocks. Conversely, TCNJ did not record any rejections.
• Moss went 4 for 4 from the line in the final six seconds.
• The Ducks held a 32-19 margin in points in the paint
• Twelve of TCNJ's 20 baskets were from behind the arc, including seven in the second half.

From the Court - Head Coach Megan Haughey

• "I thought our composure down the stretch was huge. We had crucial baskets from our post players at the end and closed out the game strong on the free throw line."

Up Next

• Women's basketball will take to the court at Canavan Arena for the first time on Nov. 20 to take on Montclair State.
• The Red Hawks have won each of the last nine meetings between the teams.
• Stevens Athletics will be conducting a Thanksgiving food drive prior to the contest.
• Live stats and video links are available on StevensDucks.com.

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