January 30, 2007
Mules Top Fords, 61-56

HAVERFORD, PA - Visiting Muhlenberg used two second half runs to edge host Haverford, 61-56, Tuesday evening in Centennial Conference women's basketball action. Senior guard Abby Scattergood and sophomore guard Kathleen Abels each had 13 points for the Fords (4-14 overall, 3-10 Centennial) in the loss, while Lauren Boyle had 21 points for the Mules (16-3, 11-3) to lead all scorers in the win.

Despite turning the ball over 17 times in the first half, the Fords went into the locker room with a 29-22 lead. After Haverford went up 31-22 with 19:03 left in the game, Muhlenberg went on a 12-3 run over the next 5:39 to tie the game up at 34 a piece. The Fords built back a four point lead, 49-45, with 5:32 left. However, the Mules closed the final 5:32 on a 16-7 run en route to the 61-56 win over the Fords.

Sophomore center Natalie Richman added seven points and four rebounds, while sophomore forward Brittany Lattisaw was held to five points and seven rebounds in 21 minutes of play. Junior forward Leah Fiasca added six points for Haverford off the bench in the losing effort.

Meghan Courtney had 19 points and a game-high nine rebounds for Muhlenberg. Kaitlyn O'Malley added seven points for the Mules, while Boyle came away with four steals in addition to her 21 points.

The Fords shot 54.2% from the field in the first half, but only shot 30.4% in the second half. Haverford committed 29 turnovers in the game. Muhlenberg shot 30.3% in the first half and 45.2% in the second period while committing only 15 turnovers in the game.

Haverford will host Centennial opponent Johns Hopkins on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.

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