WORCESTER, Mass.— The Assumption University women's basketball team used a 22-7 run in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 63-45 win over Molloy University, in non-conference action, Saturday afternoon inside Andrew Laska Gymnasium. 

THE BASICS:
Score: Assumption University 63, Molloy University 45
Records: Greyhounds (16-5, 8-5 NE10) | Lions (8-14, 6-4 ECC)

HOW IT HAPPENED: 
Assumption had the slight edge early on, as they jumped out to a 6-2 lead, 3:20 into the contest. After back-to-back layups by Colleen McCullagh to tie the game for Molloy, the Greyhounds closed the first quarter on an 11-5 run to take a 17-11 lead after 10 minutes of action. The Lions nearly erased the deficit three minutes into the second quarter, opening the frame on a 9-4 run to draw within one (21-20). The Blue and White used balanced scoring for the remainder of the first half, as they used a 13-6 run to take an eight-point (34-26) lead into the intermission. 
 
Coming out of the break, the Lions went on a 12-7 scoring stretch to close the deficit down to three points (41-38) with 10 minutes to play, as Sharmeela Ugbogbo scored six. In the fourth quarter, Assumption pulled away, using balanced scoring. The Greyhounds outscored the Lions 22-7 in the frame, with Madison Handrahan, Teagan Kamm, and Teagan Curran all dropping five points apiece in the final quarter. Assumption would pull away for a 63-45 final score. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• Madison Handrahan and Teagan Kamm both poured in 14 points, while Teagan Curran and Laura Johnson-Shedd added 10 points. 
• Handrahan had a career-high nine assists, while Kamm also just missed out on a double-double with eight boards. 
• Assumption outrebounded Molloy 44-31, despite both teams scoring 28 points in the paint. 
• Assumption finished their non-conference slate a perfect 8-0. 
• The Greyhounds now lead the all-time series 6-1. 

UP NEXT:

• Assumption vs. Southern Connecticut State University, Tuesday, February 10, 5:30 pm     
• Molloy at the University of the District of Columbia, Wednesday, February 11, 6:00 pm. 

 
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