Rams Control Tempo as Women's Basketball Defeats Goldey-Beacom 

WILMINGTON, Del. – Going into the contest with opportunities to secure a home match for the CACC Tournament, the Thomas Jefferson University women's basketball team (15-6, 9-2) controlled the game as they went on to defeat Goldey-Beacom College (716, 4-7) 77-58 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) South division competition on Wednesday. 

WHAT HAPPENED 

• After trailing 7-4, Jefferson went on a 18-8 run to secure a lead they'd never give up 

• The Rams shot 52.5% on the floor through four quarters, going over 50% in three of them (71.43% in the first, 53.33% in the second, and 69.23% in the fourth). Jefferson made their mark on the charity stripe, shooting 15-of-18 on free throws 

• Cassie Murphy put up a season-high 28 points on the day, going 11-of-18 on the floor, 6-6 free throws, and adding 14 rebounds to secure her 10th double double this season that has her at 18th in the country 

• Emily Spratt and Gabby Recinto put up 14 apiece to help Jefferson secure their 77-58 win 

TEAM STATS 
FG: 31-of-59 (52.5%) 
3PT: 0-2 (0%) 
FT: 15-of-18 (83.3%) 

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE 
Cassie Murphy: 28 points on 11-of-18 shooting, 6-6 FT, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists 
Emily Spratt: 14 points on 5-of-13 shooting, 4-4 FT, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 assists 
Gabby Recinto: 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, 2-2 FT, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks, 2 steals 

UP NEXT 
Jefferson will go to the North Division as they take on Caldwell University on Saturday, February 8 at 1 p.m.