Illinois Dominates Le Moyne in Women’s Basketball Rematch, 100-28
Le Moyne College’s women’s basketball team suffered a decisive 100-28 loss to the University of Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, marking the Dolphins’ sixth defeat of the season and a challenging rematch from a previous encounter. The Illini showcased a powerful offensive performance, with multiple players scoring in double figures, while Le Moyne struggled with shooting accuracy and turnovers.
First Quarter Struggles Set the Tone
The Fighting Illini quickly established control, opening the game with a 4-0 run within the first 28 seconds. A jump shot from Eli Clark, a sophomore guard for Le Moyne, briefly narrowed the gap, but Illinois responded with a dominant 20-0 run lasting over four minutes. Despite a layup from freshman guard Peyton Dincher at the 4:05 mark, the Illini continued to extend their lead, concluding the first quarter with a commanding 36-6 advantage.
Illinois Maintains Control in the Second Half
Illinois continued its offensive onslaught after halftime, scoring the first 19 points of the third quarter before a jumper from freshman forward Rachel Lynch finally broke the streak for Le Moyne with 2:06 remaining. The Illini maintained a significant lead throughout the second half, ultimately reaching the triple-digit mark with a layup from sophomore guard Mia Zenere in the final minute.
Key Players and Statistical Disparities
Berry Wallace and Cearah Parchment led Illinois with 17 points each, while Maddie Webber contributed 15 points and Destiny Jackson added 10 points and a game-high eight assists. Parchment also dominated the boards with seven rebounds and an impressive 10 steals. For Le Moyne, Eli Clark was the leading scorer with eight points, including the team’s only two three-pointers.
Le Moyne’s team statistics highlighted their struggles, shooting just 22.9% from the field (11-48), 9.1% from three-point range (2-22), and committing a season-high 31 turnovers. Despite a perfect 100% record from the free-throw line (4-4), the Dolphins were significantly outscored and outrebounded.
Looking Ahead for Le Moyne
Le Moyne will return to Ted Grant Court for their second home game of the season on Saturday, December 6th, at 1:00 p.m., where they will host St. Bonaventure University. This game presents an opportunity for the Dolphins to regroup and build momentum after a challenging road contest.
