Box Score

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Valley Forge Christian College women's basketball team came very close to winning the Gallaudet University tournament in the championship game versus Lehman College this past weekend (Nov. 27).

It really did come down to free-throws, which didn't fall for the Lady Patriots down the stretch.  After missing a string of free-throws, the Lady Patriots still held a slight edge (63-62) with less than a minute remaining.  With 47 seconds remaining, Lehman's Jaleesa Gordon made a lay-up to steal the lead (64-63).

Unable to answer on the offensive end, the Lady Patriots were forced to foul.  Lehman College nailed free-throws in those closing moments, securing the win.  The final was 67-63.

In the end, it was still a great tournament for the Lady Patriots and a ray of light in what had been a rough start to the 2011-2012 season.  The Lady Patriots are now 2-6 overall, but look to be improving.

Against Lehman, several VFCC players made significant contributions.

Amanda Reich led all scorers with 23 points.  Reich made 9-of-10 free-throw attempts.  She also tallied eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals.

Morgan Godwin added 12 points and four assists.

Kaitlyn Antolic earned 11 points, seven rebounds, and a blocked shot.

Amanda Compton finished with 11 rebounds and nine points.

Guards Aliyah Carr and Vanity Jones each nabbed two steals.

The Lady Patriots' next contest will be Wednesday (Nov. 30) on the road against Philadelphia Biblical University.