<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0asYlw_1GyJ4V1h00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0asYlw_1GyJ4V1h00" width="845" height="321" ></figure>NEW WILMINGTON, PA — A strong opening quarter wasn’t enough to carry the Westminster College women’s basketball team to victory Monday night, as the Titans struggled offensively through the middle two quarters in a 61-49 loss to Mount Aloysius at Ron Galbreath Court inside Buzz Ridl Gymnasium.Westminster dropped to 1-1 on the young season, while Mount Aloysius improved to 2-0. Junior Maddie Syka continued her impressive start to the campaign, recording her second consecutive double-double with a team-high 16 points and 13 rebounds. The Lincoln Park graduate knocked down three shots from beyond the arc and collected 10 defensive rebounds to lead the Titans.Westminster came out with plenty of energy in front of its home crowd, using defensive pressure to create opportunities early. The Titans forced eight Mount Aloysius turnovers in the opening quarter, collecting six steals to help establish their rhythm.Junior Katie Maryo connected on a three-pointer off an assist from senior Kennedy Arison to give Westminster an 11-10 advantage with 1:41 remaining in the first. Sophomore Avery Maier followed with a transition layup before Syka knocked down a pair of free throws in the closing seconds to send the Titans into the second quarter holding a 15-14 lead.However, the momentum shifted dramatically in the second period. Westminster connected on just two of its 17 field goal attempts in the quarter, managing only seven points as Mount Aloysius took control. Syka briefly restored the Titans’ advantage at 18-17 with a three-pointer, but the visitors responded with a run that put Westminster on its heels.The Titans were held without a field goal over the final five minutes of the half, entering the locker room trailing 26-22.The offensive struggles carried into the third quarter, where Westminster endured another lengthy scoring drought that ultimately proved costly.Senior Grace Cano opened the second half with a layup just 20 seconds into the quarter, but the Titans went nearly seven minutes without another point. Mount Aloysius capitalized on the cold stretch, building a 38-24 advantage before Cano finally ended the drought with just over three minutes remaining.Westminster entered the final period facing a 42-33 deficit after being outscored 16-11 in the third. Despite the double-digit hole, the Titans continued battling in the fourth quarter. Maryo, Maier and freshman Alyssa Flick each connected from three-point range, but Mount Aloysius maintained control down the stretch, keeping its advantage in double figures over the final six-plus minutes to secure the 12-point victory.Behind Syka’s double-double, Cano contributed nine points and five rebounds, while Maryo finished with eight points, including two three-pointers. Sophomore Jenna Zuelch added four points and six rebounds, with five of her boards coming on the offensive glass.Maier chipped in five points, while Arison helped facilitate the offense with multiple assists during Westminster’s productive opening quarter.The Titans finished with 49 points after scoring just 18 combined in the second and third quarters, a stretch that ultimately allowed Mount Aloysius to turn a one-point deficit into a commanding lead.Westminster will look to bounce back Friday when the Titans travel to Wooster for the Nan Nichols Classic. The Titans are scheduled to face Alma College at 7:30 p.m. as they continue their early-season nonconference schedule.</div></body>

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NEW WILMINGTON, PA — A strong opening quarter wasn’t enough to carry the Westminster College women’s basketball team to victory Monday night, as the Titans struggled offensively through the middle two quarters in a 61-49 loss to Mount Aloysius at Ron Galbreath Court inside Buzz Ridl Gymnasium.

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NEW WILMINGTON, PA — A strong opening quarter wasn’t enough to carry the Westminster College women’s basketball team to victory Monday night, as the Titans

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