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Mustangs Remain Unbeaten in Commonwealth Conference, Down Hood 59-46

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FREDERICK, Md. – Led by a combined 39 points by sophomore Sara Tarbert and senior Kayla Kelly, the Stevenson women's basketball team remained unbeaten in the Commonwealth Conference after posting a 59-46 victory over Hood for its 10th-straight win Wednesday at BB&T Arena.

The Mustangs (12-2, 6-0 MAC) posted their fourth-straight win over Hood, snapping the Blazers' three-game win streak. Stevenson is a perfect 4-0 at BB&T Arena and 17-7 over the past two seasons in the Commonwealth Conference.

After facing their third deficit of six points or more during their 10-game win streak, the Mustangs erased it with a 7-0 run. Junior Stephanie Martinez hit her team leading 20th three-pointer of the season to bring Stevenson within one before Tarbert converted a lay-up.

Stevenson's largest deficit of the win streak was nine versus Arcadia with 12:01 remaining in the second half. The team finished the game on a 17-2 run to win by seven.

A jumper by Kelly broke a 19-19 tie and Stevenson closed the half on a 9-2 run to take a seven-point lead into the break. The Mustangs made just three of their first 14 shots during the first 8:34 and finished the half 9-for-21.

Sparked by a three-point shot from Tarbert, Stevenson opened the second half on a 7-0 run to extend its lead to 14. With the exception of 48 seconds, the Mustangs held a double-digit lead the rest of the way.

Stevenson finished with five three-points, including two from both Martinez and Tarbert, marking the sixth time this season the Mustangs have made at least five three-pointers as a team. They are shooting 30.3 percent from beyond the arc, a mark that ranks third in the conference.

Stevenson is forcing 26.5 turnovers per game this season which has led to 22.6 points. On Wednesday, the Mustangs totaled 14 points off 28 Blazer turnovers.

Tarbert posted her sixth 20-point performance this season while adding her ninth double double with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Kelly finished with a season-high 19 points to go along with four assists, four steals, three rebounds and two blocks. The duo combined to go 15-for-30 from the field.

Rachel Wiley posted her sixth double double to lead Hood (4-11, 2-4 MAC) with a team-high 13 points and a game-high 14 rebounds. The conference leader in blocked shots, she totaled three of the Blazer's five.

Stevenson returns to action on Saturday at Lycoming beginning at 1:00 p.m. The Mustangs are 0-2 versus the Warriors at Lamade Gymnasium.

 

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Players Mentioned

Kayla Kelly

#15 Kayla Kelly

Guard
5' 7"
Senior
Stephanie Martinez

#20 Stephanie Martinez

Guard
5' 6"
Junior
Sara Tarbert

#31 Sara Tarbert

Forward
6' 1"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Kayla Kelly

#15 Kayla Kelly

5' 7"
Senior
Guard
Stephanie Martinez

#20 Stephanie Martinez

5' 6"
Junior
Guard
Sara Tarbert

#31 Sara Tarbert

6' 1"
Sophomore
Forward

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