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West Georgia Edges Stonehill on Late Free Throws for 65-63 Win
By Megan McCarthy
EASTON, Massachusetts — West Georgia came through in the final 30 seconds to secure a 65-63 victory over Stonehill on Nov. 13 at Merkert Gymnasium, improving to 3-1 and keeping the Skyhawks winless at 0-4.
The Wolves built an early advantage, leading 24-12 after the first quarter. Meghan Gentile knocked down two three-pointers during the opening period, while Parris Parham added another from beyond the arc as West Georgia established its 12-point cushion.
Stonehill stayed in the game and brought the score level at 63-63 with 14.8 seconds remaining. Reese Roggenburk scored in the paint to tie it, completing a late push that put the pressure back on West Georgia after the Wolves had moved in front.
West Georgia had taken a 63-61 lead moments earlier when Grace O’Gara connected on a three-pointer with 30 seconds left. The basket gave the Wolves a two-point advantage, but Roggenburk’s answer erased it and set up the final possession sequence.
Sydne Tolbert then went to the free-throw line for West Georgia and made both attempts after Stonehill’s tying basket. Her two free throws restored the Wolves’ lead and supplied the final points in the 65-63 result.
The closing stretch decided a game that had opened with West Georgia in control. The Wolves’ 12-point first-quarter lead gave them an early foundation, but the finish required another timely scoring response after Stonehill pulled even.
Roggenburk led Stonehill with 14 points and 11 rebounds, recording a double-double in the narrow defeat. Her basket with 14.8 seconds left briefly brought the Skyhawks level, but Tolbert’s free throws gave West Georgia the final margin.
The matchup was the first-ever meeting between the programs. West Georgia left Easton with its third win in four games, while Stonehill remained 0-4 after coming within two points of its first victory.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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