The Washington & Jefferson Lady Presidents defeated Saint Vincent by a score of 71-53, thanks in part to 11 blocked shots.

SVC started strong, opening an 8-1 lead in the first four minutes, with Caryn Glassbrenner scoring twice.  W&J then went on a 6-point run before SVC recovered and again opened the lead to six, 13-7.

The Lady Presidents tied the game, 18-18 with 11:11 to go, then turned up the wick in the latter part of the half, pulling ahead by nine, 39-30, before Kathy Bianco banked home a 3-pointer to cut the gap to six at the half.

The hosts started the second half on a 6-point run to double their lead and never looked back.  SVC had trouble getting shots off from both inside and outside the arc, as W&J's Sarah Hunt had seven of the team's 11 blocks, a career high.

Maria Baroffio led SVC with 15 points, while Janelle Reed added 12.  Ashley Benzio grabbed 7 rebounds for the Lady Bearcats.

Maggie Gibson led all scorers with 17 for the Lady Presidents.

SVC is now 8-15 on the year, while W&J improves to 17-6.

The Lady Bearcats will host Grove City College on Wednesday night at 6PM in the Carey Center. It will be the final home game of the season.