MARIETTA, Ohio –
Marlo Taylor (Kimbolton, Ohio/Cambridge) led the Marietta College women's basketball team to an 84-66 win over Capital University on Wednesday (Jan. 15) evening inside Ban Johnson Arena. Taylor broke the women's basketball program record for three's in a game with nine, and scored a career high 33 points.
Taylor broke the record held by Amanda Carraher, which was eight set in the 2007-08 season. The 33 points by Taylor is the most in a game since
Aleisha Guiler (Lower Salem/Monroe Central) scored 33 point in a win over Mount Union during the 2010-11 season.
"Unbelievable effort from
Marlo Taylor (Kimbolton, Ohio/Cambridge). She was moving well without the ball and aggressive with her shot. Kudos to her teammates for finding her in rhythm," said Head Coach
Kole Vivian. "Everyone will see what she did shooting the ball, but her defense was excellent to. She had a complete game tonight."
Taylor opened the game with a splash from three point range on the opening possession for Marietta. Capital took a 5-3 lead with a 5-0 run.
Bailee Brooks (Akron, Ohio/Cuyahoga Falls) put the Pioneers back on top as she capped a 5-0 run with an old fashioned three point play to put Marietta on top, 8-5 midway through the opening quarter. The Pioneers scored the final four points of the quarter, and held an 18-11 lead to enter the second quarter. The final four points were scored by
Devin Hefner (Parkersburg, W.Va./Parkersburg South).
Marietta extended its lead early in the second quarter when
Erin Hahn (Louisville, Ohio/Louisville) and Taylor each knocked down a three pointer, and the Pioneers led 24-11 at the 8:24 mark of the second quarter. Later in the quarter, Marietta went on an 8-0 run to extend a 35-15 edge. The run was sparked by a bucket from
Luce Duritza (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) and highlighted by a three from Taylor. The Pioneers closed out the second quarter, and led 44-21 at the half. Marietta outscored Capital 26-10 in the second quarter.
The Pioneers carried their momentum over to the third quarter as they maintained a 60-34 edge midway through the third quarter. Marietta did not allow the Crusaders to put together a run, and the Pioneers led, 66-46 to enter the final frame.
Early in the final frame, Marietta went on a 10-0 run that saw the lead swell to 82-53 at the 5:36 mark of the fourth quarter. The run was highlighted by a pair of three pointers from Taylor, and Hefner and
Camille Cummins (MIddlefield, Ohio/Cardinal) each added a layup. The Pioneers closed out the game and won the game, 84-66.
The win improves the Pioneers record to 7-7 overall and 3-4 in the Ohio Athletic Conference and Capital falls to 8-6 overall and 3-4 in OAC action.
Marietta was led by Taylor, in addition to her 33 points, she had eight rebounds, four assists, and a block. Hefner poured in a career high 23 point on 10-12 shooting from the field.
Luce Duritza (Pittsburgh, Pa./Shaler Area) and Hahn added solid minutes off the bench as they tied for a game high two blocks, and each had five points.
Marietta will return to the hardwood Saturday (Jan. 18) when they travel to take on Ohio Northern with tip off scheduled 3 p.m.
Fans can follow all of the Pioneer teams all year long at
pioneers.marietta.edu. You can also follow the Pioneers on Facebook at
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