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DeLong Leads Women's Basketball To Pink Game Win

DeLong Leads Women's Basketball To Pink Game Win

ADRIAN, Mich. -- Olivia DeLong led the way with 20 points and eight rebounds as the Siena Heights women's basketball team defeated WHAC opponent Cleary, 66-39, in its Pink Game on Saturday at the SHU Fieldhouse.

Jillian Gelso added 14 points while Kayla Hinton, E'Anna Won and Jakarri Alven grabbed six rebounds apiece. Alven had six steals.

SHU (19-3, 14-2) never trailed after jumping out to an 11-0 lead. DeLong had six points in that early stretch, helping the Saints to a 17-7 lead after one quarter.

Gelso had the hot hand in the second, connecting on three 3-pointers, and Siena Heights took a 32-16 lead into halftime.

The Saints' largest lead was 59-31 midway through the fourth quarter after a layup by DeLong. SHU outscored Cleary in every quarter.

Siena Heights will be in action next on Wednesday when it visits WHAC opponent Northwestern Ohio.