January 6, 2005
Women’s Basketball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Game Stats

CARDS DROP A 76-59 DECISION AT MERCYHURST

ERIE, Pa. - The Mercyhurst Lakers jumped out to a 8-0 lead from the opening tip and the Cardinals never could claim a lead as they dropped a 76-59 game at Mercyhurst on Thursday resuming conference play and falling to 4-7 overall and 1-4 in the GLIAC. Freshman Kali Briggs (Jackson, Mich./Vandercook Lake) led the Cards with a double-double collecting 16 points and 13 rebounds, including a season-best 10 offensive rebounds. Briggs was 7-of-14 from the floor and also recorded three steals in 40 minutes. Sophomore guard Sara Bilunes (Holt, Mich.) led SVSU with 17 points but mananged just 5-of-13 shooting including 2-of-8 from the arc. Bilunes added four assists and played 32 minutes.
    The Cards shot 32.8 percent for the game while Mercyhurst was 42.6 percent from the field. The Lakers shot 86.4 percent (19-of-22) from the foul line. Julie Anderson led MC with 25 points and 13 rebounds. Anderson was 7-of-14 from the field and 11-of-12 at the foul line.

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