Box Score
Phoenixville, PA | On Saturday afternoon, the University of Valley Forge Women's Basketball team hosted the Ravens of Rosemont College. The Patriots and Ravens played one another closely throughout the contest, but late two-way pressure gave Rosemont their eventual edge.
Beyond the Box Score
After a back and forth game that fed a 36-36 score midway through the third quarter, Rosemont converted on three consecutive trips down the court to create a late advantage. The Ravens closed out the third frame strong to maintain a seven point lead.
With minutes left on the fourth quarter clock, an
Olivia Rochkind driving layup and a
Kaionna Hanna corner triple cut the deficit to a single possession before Rosemont responded with a head-on three and free throws to stave off the Patriots momentarily.
Valley Forge showed some resiliency, battling back to a 2 point game in the final 30 seconds, before a single free throw attempt earned the Ravens a 3 point lead. The Patriots forced a jump ball to gain possession with 8 seconds, but they failed to get off a potential game tying shot attempt.
Patriot Leaders
Up Next
Women's basketball prepares for two United East Conference games next week, as the Patriots will travel to face Keystone College on Tuesday, December 5th at 6pm and host Notre Dame of Maryland University at 2pm on Saturday, December 9th.
