LA PLUME, Pa. - The Neumann University women's basketball team defeated Keystone University 77-41 on Wednesday evening in Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) action.
 
JoHanna Metzger led the Knights scoring a double-double with 27 points and 14 rebounds. Metzger also had three blocks and three steals. Lauren Legler netted 21 points.  
 
The Knights started the game on fire, scoring the first six points and going on an 11-2 run over the first six minutes. The Knights remained pressuring, finishing the first quarter with a 10 point lead, 17-7.
 
Neumann continued with intensity and scored the first seven points in the second quarter. The Knights only allowed Keystone four points, while scoring 21 points. The Knights went on a 14-0 run during the quarter. The Giants scored the last basket of the half with 1:13 on the clock. Neumann went into halftime leading 38-11.  
 
The Giants and Knights traded baskets during the third quarter. Keystone outscored Neumann by a slim 16-14 margin. Keystone finished the quarter going on a 9-2 run, all points coming in free throws, for a 52-27 score heading into the final 10 minutes.
 
In the fourth quarter, the Knights were able to maintain their lead, outscoring Keystone 25-14. Neumann's lead from the first half helped it come away with the 77-41 win.
 
Neumann (12-10, 10-3 CSAC) will travel to Cedar Crest College on Saturday for CSAC action starting at 1:00 PM.