The Neumann Knights lit the Bruder Gymnasium on fire this afternoon scoring 36 of their 64 points in the first half. The Knights opened up the contest with a 7-point run behind co-captain Nellie Mixon whose left side-three gave Neumann a strong lead right from the start.  The Knights then shot for another six straight behind sophomore guard Syreeta Brown, taking a 13-2 lead. The Cougars showed a little spark mid way through the first half attempting to close the gap (16-7) but were quickly extinguished by the Knights, who found their way to the net 7 more times for 13 points, ending the first half up 32-14.

 

The Knights allowed the Cougars a little breathing room in the second half but continued to fight. Mixon, who scored 8 in the first half, added 12 points to her total (20) in the second stanza. Mixon also recorded nine steals for the in the PAC victory. Co-captain Kirsten Patton scored 17 for the Knights while Ashley Leonard, Mixon, Patton, and Brown grabbed five rebounds a piece giving the Knights their third PAC win.

 

The Knights will return to action on Monday, January 16, at Rosemont College. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.