PRESQUE ISLE, ME
The University of Maine at Presque Isle Women's Basketball team opened up their home schedule Monday night when they played host to one of the most prestigious programs in all of Division III, Bowdoin College. A Year removed from losing by five points in the Elite Eight, the Polar Bears rolled into town at 3-0.
How it Happened:
Right off the tip, Bowdoin College showcased why their ranking scoring right off the jump ball. They then scored the next 24 points to go up 26-0 in the first Quarter. UMPI struggled to put the ball in the hoop during the first half but found some success in half number two. The Owls, despite knowing the scoreboard was out of hand, fought as if it were a tie game the entire time. Playing some pesky defense, they were able to force 21 turnovers throughout the game on an otherwise surehanded Bowdoin team. With their 31 first quarter points, Bowdoin was able to put it in cruise control for the rest of the game, scoring 20, 18, and 19 for the remaining three quarters. UMPI matched their first half total with nine points in the third quarter, eventually finishing with 23 points to Bowdoin's 88. The Polar Bears played a balanced attack that made it incredibly difficult for the Owls to score while remaining very efficient, shooting 59.4% from the field as a team.
Top Performers:
UMPI was led in scoring by Jovanna Oliva with her nine points. Oliva had a three-point shot late in the fourth to get her to that mark. Alexis Ireland had eight points with 11 rebounds, continuing to average double digit boards for UMPI. Camryn Ala and Karen Marshall each had a three-point shot, rounding out the scoring for UMPI.
Next Up:
UMPI will have another reprieve, getting back to action on December 4th when they face their rival, University of Maine at Fort Kent for a 5:30 start.
