WASHINGTON, Pa. – The two-seeded Westminster women's basketball team lost, 58-42, on the road against top-seeded Washington & Jefferson in the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Championship game Saturday afternoon.
"I couldn't be prouder to be their coach," said head coach
Rosanne Scott. "Not only are they great players, but they are great people. They have been a joy to be around every day and have taught me how a special team, like them, has changed my life."
In the second quarter when trailing by five (19-14), Westminster (18-9, 13-5 PAC) scored nine of the next 11 points to take the lead (23-22). However, Washington and Jefferson (23-4, 17-1 PAC) came back and led 28-23 at intermission.
In the second half, the Presidents extended their lead to double-digits and remained ahead for the rest of the game.
The Titans were led by junior
Natalie Murrio (Pittsburgh, PA / Brentwood), who scored a game-high 19 points to go with five rebounds and two steals (tying a game-best). Junior
Camden Hergenrother (Salem, OH / Cardinal Mooney) tallied 11 points, two assists, and two boards. Senior
Magen Polczynski (Irwin, PA / Norwin) chipped in with six points and four rebounds. Junior
Lindsay Bell (Youngstown, OH / Ursuline) added team-highs of eight rebounds and two blocks to go with four points. First-year
Mackenzie Powell (Harrison City, PA / Penn-Trafford) tied a career-best with one denial.
"Magen has helped turn this program back to a top contender in the conference," said Scott. "You win with great people and great leadership, she has provided both for us."
Murrio and Hergenrother were selected to the All-Tournament Team.
Selections for the NCAA and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Tournaments will be announced on Monday, Feb. 28.
