William Jewell College Athletics

Head coach Jill Slominski and the William Jewell women's basketball team hosted Adams State University on Sunday afternoon in its first game of the season. The Cardinals move to 1-0 on the year with the 67-52 victory. 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• 1st Period: The Cardinal offense was able to go on a 16-0 run and put the Adams State defense on its heels early in the matchup. Macyn Wilbers entered the game and made an immediate impact with an offensive board and a two-point jumper. A three-point basket from Codee Myers followed by a layup from Antoinette Mussorici ended the first period of action with a nine point Cardinal lead.
• 2^ndPeriod: Lea Finn started the second half of action with a three point basket followed by an old fashioned three-point play to keep the momentum in favor of Jewell. It was Kelsi York calling her own number with three minutes remaining in the half with a three pointer from the left wing to advance the Cardinal lead. Jewell went into the locker room at the half with a 13-point advantage. 
• 3^rdPeriod: The Grizzlies from Adams State turned things around midway through the third period and cut the Jewell lead to just six. York came up big again for Jewell and ended an Adams State seven point run with another three pointer.
• 4^thPeriod: With Adams State within striking distance a 13 point run from the Cardinal offense moved the lead to 18. In the final minutes of the game it was made free throws from Jewell that secured the victory.    

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• The Cardinals shot 46 percent from the field while Adams State shot 40 percent. 
• Jewell recorded 18 points from players off of the bench. 
• The Cardinals were 21-of-29 from the charity stripe. 

LEADERS OF THE FLIGHT

• Scoring: Antoinette Mussorici (17), Kayla Harrell (14), York (8)
• Rebounds: Kiara Bradley (7), Natalie Closser (6)
• Assists: Sydney Offield (3) 
• Blocks: Closser (2)
   

UP NEXT
The Cardinals hit the road and travel to Marshall, Minnesota to compete in the Southwest Minnesota State Classic. Jewell will square off against Black Hills State University on Friday at 4:30 p.m.