2 Wins for the Rock

This past weekend the Rock women had a double header crossover in conference play. The Rock was able to come home with a 2-0 record on the weekend and improve to 7-3 on the year.

On Friday the Rock took on West Chester University, a Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference powerhouse who was picked to finish first on the East side of the conference. Coming away with 70-63 win over West Chester was a big win for the women's team. The Rock women shot an impressive 47.6% from the three point line making a total of 10 threes in the game and there defense was able to hold West Chester to 12% shooting from the three only making three in the game. The Rock's leading scorer in the first game was Audrey Stapleton who had 16 points on the night.

In the second game of the weekend the Rock was able to pull out another win with a 71-66 win over Cheyney. For the game the Rock was lead by Junior guard Ciara Patterson with 16 points followed by Stapleton with 14 points.

The Rock take a short break during finials week before heading to Pittsburgh for their second exhibition game of the year against Duquesne University on December 15th.

Rock look to continue win streak

In the past two weeks the Rock women have gone 3-3 in game play. Three of the games played were games within conference play for the Rock and three of the games played were non conference games.

In conference play the Rock is 2-1. After losing their first game against Edinboro University of Pennsylvania the Rock was able to bounce back and get back to back wins against Mansfield University and Lock Haven University. Against Edinboro Lexi Carpenter lead the Rock with 22 points followed by Ciara Patterson with 16 points. In the win against Mansfield Carpenter was one assist away from recording a double double with 17 points and 9 assists. The game against Lock Haven, Carpenter was again the leading scorer with 15 points followed by Audrey Stapleton with 13 points.

In non conference play the Rock lost in a heart breaker against West Liberty. With three seconds left in the game West Liberty point guard hit a jumper and the Rock couldn't respond with a basket of their own losing 79-77. For the game Patterson was the leading scorer with 18 points followed by Carpenter with 17 points. In the next game the Rock lost another close game 89-81 to Central State University. The Rock was lead by Carpenter with 23 points and in her first collegiate start Freshman Morgan Henderson pulled down an impressive 13 rebounds in the loss. Last game the Rock pulled of a 19 point win against Ohio Valley University. For the game Stapleton scored a game high 15 points. All 14 players for the Rock received playing time with 12 of those players scoring at least one point in the contest.

The Rock look to continue their win streak this weekend with a PSAC crossover against West Chester University and Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.

#10 Shannon Jack

#10 Shannon Jack, Sophomore

Akron, Ohio 

Shannon or Lebron as Coach McGraw calls her is a Sophomore guard from Akron, Ohio and is a returner from last years team. 

As a Freshman Shannon appeared in all 27 games last season and made one start halfway through the season. Shannon averaged 5 points a game and was ranked second on the team in made three pointers at 20 for the season. 

To elaborate on her nick name Bron or Lebron, Shannon attended St. Vincent St. Mary the same high school Lebron James played at. I know most of you were thinking, wow she's Lebron's daughter but no that is not the case. That would be pretty neat if she was though. 

Shannon off the court. Where do I even begin?  If you ever walk by Shannon and think something really smells, well its a 99% chance it's Shannon Jack because she doesn't shower. If we are lucky enough she will shower once a week but sometimes that's even asking to much of her. However all jokes aside Shannon is a great teammate and the Rock is fortunate to have her. 

One last note: Coach McGraw better keep an eye on her because sometimes she thinks she can join the soccer team here at the Rock and be the next soccer star. Just kidding (Sorta)! Shannon is a baller. 

Ballers Unite, right Shan!?

Season Openers

This past weekend the Rock women took the floor for the official start of the 2015-2016 season. On Friday night the Rock was able to open the season with a 68-59 win over defending CIAA champion Virginia State University. On Saturday afternoon the Rock added another opponent to the win column as they defeated Chowan in a close game 64-62.

This past weekend proved that this years Rock team can compete with anyone on their schedule. Friday’s game was back and forth all night long as the Rock trailed by one after the first quarter. Going in to half time Virginia State University and The Rock were tied at 26. Virginia State picked up momentum coming out of halftime taking a six-point lead into the finial quarter. However the Rock found a way to hold Virginia State to 15 points in the finial quarter and put up an impressive 30 points themselves. Junior guard Lexi Carpenter lead all scores with 22 points. On the night she went eight for nine from the free throw line and grabbed a total or five rebounds.

On Saturday the Rock kept their win streak alive beating Chowan in a nail bitter. At halftime the Rock lead 33-25.  Chowan chipped into the Rock’s lead and made it 50-46 heading into the finial quarter. Chowan and the Rock went back and fourth all of the fourth quarter but the Rock was able to win by two points. Erica Aiello and Carpenter lead the way for the Rock with 14 points apiece.

The Rock have a short time to celebrate these two wins as they get ready to start PSAC conference play at Edinboro on Wednesday November, 18^th at 5:30 pm.

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Assembly Hall

On Sunday November 8th, the Rock women's basketball team got to live an unbelievable dream as they took on the division one Indiana Hoosiers. Obviously playing any division one team will be hard but it is the experience these girls will remember for a life time. 

Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana is a basketball court that many basketball players are aware of today. The big reason being the movie "Hoosiers" was filmed in Assembly Hall. Hoosiers was a movie based on the real story of the 1954 Indiana state champions, Milan High school. 

To be able to play in Assembly Hall at least once in your lifetime is a dream come true. Although the Rock came out of the game with a loss, the 16 girls on this years Rock team can say they have played and battled in Assembly Hall with some of the best. I am sure all these girls will be talking about the experience for some time.  

Lexi Carpenter

#15 Lexi Carpenter, Junior

Woodbridge, Virginia 

Lexi is a senior guard from Woodbridge, Virginia. 

Before coming to the Rock Lexi played basketball at the University of Dayton where she appeared in four games as a freshman.

On the court Lexi see the court better than anyone on this year’s team. She knows when her defender is up close and can blow right by her opponent or if they are playing back she will shoot the jump shot. Lexi will be a big threat to opponents this year and should have a big year in a Rock Uniform.

Off the court Lexi is (let me see if I can put this nicely…) weird? She’s just a strange individual all-around but one of the nicest girls I have got to know on this team this year. She can make any animal noise you ask her to and you will think there is a dolphin in the room. She sometimes can get to carried away and act like a monkey while making a monkey noise but hey that’s just her to a T! All joking aside, Lexi is a great teammate and friend and I am glad to be on the same team as her this year. 

Sorriyah Ranger

#44 Sorriyah Ranger, Senior
Skokie, Illinois

Sorriyah Ranger is a Senior center from Skokie, Illinois. 

Sorriyah came to the Rock as a transfer from Southwestern Illinois and played her first season in a Rock uniform last year where she appeared in 24 games.  Last year she ranked third on the team in blocks at 18 and has proved she can be one of the top rebounders on this years team.  

Sorriyah is a tower, and i'm not even slightly joking. Shes 6'3 but that doesn't stop her from being a point guard. Last season at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Sorriyah came up with a huge block for the team and instead of finding a guard to pass it to she took the ball up the court herself. 

Sorriyah will play a huge role on this years team and looks to lead the team in blocks.