Box Score Chambersburg, Pa. - The Wilson women's basketball team earned their first win of the 2014-15 season on Saturday, November 22, topping Christendom College, 78-77.
Wilson trailed throughout the first half., turning the ball over 11 times. The Phoenix displayed short spans of cold shooting, hitting 12-of-38 field goals (31.6 percent) from inside the paint. The half closed with Christendom leading by four points, 37-33, as the momentum shifted back towards the Phoenix, due to some spark plays from freshman Ashley Henderson. Henderson totaled 11 points and seven steals in the half.
The Phoenix came out hungry in the second half, tying the game with 19:13 seconds left of play. Wilson took advantage of Christendom's turnovers, with led them to successful execute their possessions. The team improved their shooting, recording a 40.5 percent (17-of-42) percentage as well as an 47.1 (8-of-17) free throw percentage. Christendom tried to foul late, but the Phoenix played clutch defense and held onto their lead.
Ashley Henderson led the Phoenix offense with a season high 29 points. She also snatched 10 steals. Miranda Long and Morgan Wonders each recorded double-doubles in the game. Long totaled 14 points and brought down 11 rebounds and Wonders accumulated 11 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
With the win, the team evens their record to 1-1 on the season. The Phoenix will kick off conference play on December 6 at 1:00 p.m. at Pennsylvania College of Technology.
