Galloway, N.J. - Stockton University (10-7, 7-3) defeated Kean University (2-12, 2-8 NJAC) in an impressive game to extend their winning streak to three. The game started off with an impressive 13-0 run for the Ospreys in the first five minutes of the first quarter.
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Imene Fathi (Wildwood/Wildwood) scored five points in the opening period to spark Stockton to a 17-4 lead. The Ospreys set the tone early by holding the Cougars to 2-11 from the field going into the second quarter.
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The Ospreys continued their impressive performance in the second quarter, dominating Kean on the boards 15-5, with
ChiChi Wokocha (Galloway/Absegami) playing a key role by grabbing four total rebounds, three offensive and one defensive.
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The Ospreys carried their momentum into the third quarter, with a strong contribution from
Bre Evans (Neptune/Neptune) picking up eight out of the 15 total points that the Ospreys scored.
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Stockton finished strong by outscoring the Cougars 15-5 in the fourth quarter to seal the 54-23 triumph.
Sienna Fedoruk (Mt. Laurel/Lenape) scored all seven of her points in the final period.
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Evans led Stockton with a game-high 13 points followed by Fathi with nine.
Grace Speer (Estell Manor/ACIT) got a season high of four blocks to lead an impressive defensive performance that held the Cougars at just 17.5% (7-40) from the field. Wokocha grabbed a season-high 12 rebounds. The Ospreys forced 33 total turnovers, which resulted in 25 points.Â
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Kean University's Peyton Smith played an impressive game despite the loss, finishing with team highs of eight points and 10 rebounds.Â
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Stockton will look to continue their three-game win streak versus 20th-ranked William Paterson on Saturday at home starting at 3:00 p.m.
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