Boxscore

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Susquehanna University's junior guard Rachael Hughes (Gordon, Pa./North Schuylkill) recorded a team-high 13 points and a game-high two blocks to lead visiting Susquehanna past Wilkes University, 55-40, in a non-conference women's basketball game at the Arnaud C. Marts Center on Dec. 9.

SU (5-3 overall) trailed Wilkes (2-7 overall) for the majority of the first half, but took the lead for good at 19-17 with five minutes left and went into halftime with a 28-21 advantage.

Hughes shot six of 10 from the floor, including one three-pointer. She also pulled down five rebounds.

Sophomore guard/forward Jessica Zigarelli (Warren, N.J./Watchung Hills Regional) and senior forward Samantha Jansson (Cumbola, Pa./Nativity B.V.M.) each had 10 points for Susquehanna. Zigarelli tallied six boards and gave SU its first lead with a layup. Jansson tied a game-high with seven rebounds and added two assists. She also made a game-high five free throws (on six shots).

Crusaders junior guard Erika Barron (Tamaqua, Pa./Tamaqua Area) notched a game-high-tying three steals and also had three assists. Teammate and sophomore forward Jennifer Butts (Frackville, Pa./North Schuylkill) also grabbed seven boards, including a game-high five on the offensive side.

Wilkes' freshman guard/forward Megan Kazmerski (Kingston, Pa./Redeemer) led all players with 15 points and also tied a game-high with seven rebounds. Junior guard/forward Brittany Ely (Montrose, Pa./Montrose) had a game-high-tying three steals, while teammate and freshman guard Amanda Pawlowski (Nanticoke, Pa./Redeemer) had a game-high three assists.

Susquehanna held the Colonels to 31.5-percent shooting from the field. Wilkes only went to the free-throw line five times.

SU held the advantage in rebounds, 52-34.

Next Game: Saturday, Dec. 12, vs. Montclair State ("Crusaders Care" Canned Goods Drive Day - non-conference game), 2 p.m.