By Bob Franceski, NEPASportsNation.com
Tuesday’s National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I basketball schedule featured three District 2 alumni in action.
Here is a recap of how each did:
KYLIE LAVELLE, DREXEL UNIVERSITY WOMEN
6-foot-2 freshman forward from Riverside
Tuesday’s result
LaSalle (3-1) defeated visiting Drexel (1-1), 77-74, in a City 6 matchup.
Individual statistics
Started, played 34 minutes; 12/19 FG, 2/3 on 3-pointers, 5/6 on FT, 31 points; 2 offensive, 7 defensive, 9 total rebounds; 2 turnovers; 1 block
Notes
Lavelle was named Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Rookie of the Week for the week ending November 13. Her 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals against Rider led to the honor. … Drexel trailed 66-58 with 6:31 remaining but scored the next eight points. Lavelle had four points and two rebounds in the 10-2 run, including the putback for a 66-66 tie. … LaSalle won when Kayla Spruill beat a double-team for a three-point play with 2.1 seconds remaining to break a tie.
Up next
Drexel hosts Maryland-Eastern Shore Saturday. Tipoff is at 2:00 pm.
GEORGE TINSLEY, MOUNT ST. MARY’S MEN
6-foot-6 senior forward from Abington Heights
Tuesday’s result
Mount St. Mary’s (1-2) won its home opener over McDaniel (2-1), 60-38.
Individual statistics
Started, played 28 minutes; 2/5 FG, 0/1 on 3-pointers, 0/0 FT, 4 points; 5 offensive, 3 defensive, 8 total rebounds; 1 assist; 2 turnovers; 2 blocked shots; 2 steals.
Notes
Mount St. Mary’s scored the game’s first 13 points in the opening 3:10 to take control of the game. … Tinsley’s 8 rebounds tied for the team lead. … Mount St. Mary’s is now 87-27 in home openers.
Up next
Mount St. Mary’s travels to California for a three-game road trip beginning Friday at USC.
ETHAN MEUSER, STONEHILL COLLEGE MEN
6-foot-8 freshman guard from Wyoming Seminary
Tuesday’s result
Providence (3-0) defeated visiting Stonehill (1-3), 100-76.
Individual statistics
Came off the bench, played 6 minutes; 1/2 FG, 0/1 on 3-pointers, 1/1 FT, 3 points; 1 offensive rebound; 1 assist.
Notes
Trailing 35-16 in the first half, Stonehill scored 10 unanswered points to cut the lead to single digits but the Friars endured a three-minute scoring drought. … Providence outrebounded Stonehill, 40-19.
Up next
Stonehill travels to the Bronx Saturday to participate in Fordham University’s Tom Konchalski Classic. It opens against Holy Cross at 7:30 pm.
