KALAMAZOO -- The SVSU Women's Basketball team got another career effort from senior forward Abby Duffy on Monday at Western Michigan, as she grabbed a career-high 21 rebounds, adding 17 points in the team's 75-51 setback to the Broncos.
The Cardinals kept the first quarter tight, trailing just 17-15 after the opening 10 minutes of play. A Kaitlyn Geers layup at the 5:41 mark put the visitors up 9-8, giving them their only lead of the contest.
Western Michigan outscored SVSU 25-8 in the second quarter, however, putting the halftime score at 42-23.
A 26-10 edge for the Broncos in the third frame put the score at 68-33 heading into the final quarter.
Saginaw Valley had an 18-7 advantage in the fourth and final quarter. That was not enough, however, as the Broncos closed-out for the 75-51 victory.
Inside the Boxscore
- It marks Duffy's seventh double-double of the 2018-19 season. She was named the Meijer "Player of the Game" for her efforts.
- WMU shot 44.4% from the floor while SVSU shot 31.0%.
- The Broncos forced 21 SV turnovers and committed just five.
- Maddie Maloney added nine points with two assists and a rebound.
- Geers netted nine points as well, adding three rebounds, two steals and an assist.
Up Next...
Saginaw Valley heads to Hammond, Indiana to face Purdue Northwest on Thursday (Jan. 3) afternoon. Tip-off will be 6:00 p.m. eastern time for the GLIAC matchup.
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