Philadelphia, Pa. - (11/12/2017) – Chestnut Hill College continued their Jefferson Challenge tournament success today sweeping past Queens College in the second half. Outstanding offensive play from frontcourt junior forward Jaeda Wildgoose (Somerset, N.J.) and sophomore forward Shannon Glenn (Philadelphia, Pa.) both sharing 20 points each, were the ultimate keys to the Griffins 84-67 victory.

At 7:46 Chestnut Hill College (2-0) was down 2-5 but a three-pointer from senior guard Vicky Tumasz (North Wales, Pa.) tied the affair 5-5 with 7:39 left. From there the Griffins took a 7-5 lead at 6:15, off of two made free-throws by sophomore guard Cailey Gibson (Marlton, N.J.). The Griffins took advantage of the early edge cushioning an 11 point lead at the end of the first period, 26-15.

Despite the double-digit margin, Queens College's (0-2) determination for a win allowed them to tie the second quarter 32-32 with 6:39 on the clock after a steal from freshman guard Lucy Tougas (Glen Falls, N.Y.) resulted in a made layup. The teams exchanged points throughout but an aggressive play with eight seconds left by Tumasz landed her at the free-throw line sinking both shots ending the half 45-43.

In the second half of play Chestnut Hill College tuned in defensively holding the Knights to 10 points. Offensively, the Griffins made their run after a Glenn three-pointer within the first thirty seconds of the third quarter, ignited the Griffins to maintain a solid lead until the end, 73-53. The final quarter Chestnut Hill College found their rhythm holding onto the 20-point margin majority of the period, finally ending the affair 84-67.

Senior guard Merrick Rowland (Albany, N.Y.) headlined for the Queens College recording 22 points, five steals, and 11 rebounds followed by an 13 point effort from sophomore guard Beth Bonin (Cicero, N.Y.). Freshman forward Achol Ajang (Utica, N.Y.) recorded a team second double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds in the Knights 84-67 loss.

Wildgoose's efforts earned her a double-double with 20 points (.800) and 13 rebounds for Chestnut Hill College. Glenn also added two steals to her 20 point game on a .600 shooting percentage. Tumasz recorded 11 points, three steals and six points while Gibson added 16 points on a .417 shooting percentage.  Junior guard Mary Trossi (Somerset, N.J.), gave a five assist, six rebounds, and one steal effort in the win.

Chestnut Hill College will remain on the road visiting Kutztown University Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.