Slow First Quarter Sinks Mounties at Clarion
CLARION –
Bella Ricci and
Brielle Kelly 13 points but Mansfield couldn't overcome a frigid first quarter in dropping a 73-47 PSAC crossover contest Saturday afternoon at Clarion.
Mansfield connected on just 1-of-14 shots from the floor in the first quarter to trail 21-3 after the first 10 minutes of play.
The Mountaineers got somewhat untracked in the second quarter scoring 14 points to Clarion's 16 in the second stanza.
Ricci scored eight of her 13 points in the first half as the Mountaineers shooting just 22.6% from the floor prior to halftime.
Kelly picked up her first double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Tianna Jackson added eight points and three assists.
Tyra Polite topped Clarion with a game-high 18 points while Quorea Pearyer scored 13 points.
Mansfield travels to Pitt-Johnstown Sunday.