Oberlin had a strong start tonight, taking a 16-13 lead off a layup by first-year Monica Zell with 10:07 remaining in the opening period. Allegheny responded with a 10-0 run, though, jumping ahead 23-16 off three points from senior Becca Gasiewicz and taking a four-point lead into the intermission.
In the second half, the Yeowomen got to within one at 34-35 courtesy of a three-pointer from Clark and an assist from Zell; however, the Gators put together another impressive run, out-scoring the hosts 25-10 the rest of the way to earn the 60-44 NCAC win.
Junior forward Roneisha Kinney had a strong game for Head Coach Christa Champion, scoring 10 points and grabbing a game-high nine rebounds. Senior captain Jessie Oram tallied 10 points, while Zell chipped in seven.
Allegheny was paced by Gasiewicz's game-high 14 points and five rebounds. Three other Gators reached double figures in scoring, led by senior Katie Kestler, who netted 12 points off a pair of treys and also snagged seven rebounds and dished out four assists.
The Gators out-rebounded Oberlin 47-34 and notched 16 fast-break points. Additionally, Allegheny had 25 points off the bench this evening.
Oberlin will return to action on January 5 in a NCAC contest at Ohio Wesleyan. The showdown with the Battling Bishops is slated to begin at 7:30 p.m.
Allegheny College vs Oberlin College 12/11/06 7:30 p.m. at Oberlin, Ohio (Philips Gymnasium) At Oberlin, Ohio (Philips Gymnasium) ALLEGHENY COLLEGE 60, OBERLIN COLLEGE 44 ALLEGHENY COLLEGE (7-1, 3-0 NCAC) Becca Gasiewicz 4-13 3-6 14; Katie Kestler 5-8 0-0 12; Jennifer Latronica 5-10 1-3 11; Stephanie Wolf 3-9 4-6 10; Maggie Mucha 3-7 0-1 6; Brittany Bell 1-3 0-0 3; Emilie Simone 1-5 0-0 2; Meghan Vasilisin 1-1 0-0 2; Katie Wood 0-0 0-0 0; Rosina Walton 0-0 0-0 0; Hilary Collins 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 23-57 8-16 60. OBERLIN COLLEGE (4-5, 0-2 NCAC) Alyssa Clark 4-12 3-3 12; Jessie Oram 4-16 2-2 10; Roneisha Kinney 4-7 2-2 10; Monica Zell 3-10 0-0 7; Maggie Casey 1-1 0-0 2; Liz Thompson 1-2 0-0 2; Kira Rivera 0-3 1-2 1; Mandi Van Allen 0-1 0-3 0; Elsa Hoffman 0-0 0-0 0; Alicia Smith 0-2 0-0 0; Kayla Brandt 0-2 0-0 0; January Baker 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 17-58 8-12 44. Allegheny College............. 31 29 - 60 Oberlin College............... 27 17 - 44 3-point goals-Allegheny College 6-19 (Becca Gasiewicz 3-8; Katie Kestler 2-3; Brittany Bell 1-3; Maggie Mucha 0-3; Emilie Simone 0-1; Hilary Collins 0-1), Oberlin College 2-13 (Alyssa Clark 1-5; Monica Zell 1-5; Liz Thompson 0-1; Kira Rivera 0-1; Alicia Smith 0-1). Fouled out--Allegheny College-None, Oberlin College-None. Rebounds-Allegheny College 47 (Jennifer Latronica 8), Oberlin College 34 (Roneisha Kinney 9). Assists-Allegheny College 16 (Katie Kestler 4), Oberlin College 10 (Alyssa Clark 4). Total fouls-Allegheny College 14, Oberlin College 13. A-150