OWINGS MILLS, Md. – The Stevenson women's basketball team delivered a dominant performance inside Owings Mills Gymnasium on Thursday afternoon, earning a convincing 92–32 victory over Trinity Washington in non-conference action. The Mustangs controlled the contest from the opening tip, building a 24–8 advantage in the first quarter before continuing to extend their lead throughout the afternoon. The victory marked the first career head coaching win for
Casey Filiault as Stevenson improved to 1–1 on the season.
Stevenson wasted little time establishing control, opening the contest with an 8–2 run behind a three-pointer from
Deamya Ojo and a layup from
Lauren Caulden. The Mustangs continued to find success offensively as
Nadia Ferguson connected from beyond the arc, while
Janiya Ennis added a three-pointer of her own to extend the advantage.
Stevenson's defensive pressure created additional opportunities, with Ennis recording steals that led to fast-break points.
Mia Johnson contributed with a layup, while
Lola Cabaniss-Ali and
Isabella Serano added baskets to help the Mustangs close the opening quarter with a 24–8 lead.
The Mustangs carried their momentum into the second quarter, opening with baskets from Ferguson and Ennis to extend their advantage.
Allahna Foreman added a fast-break layup, while Cabaniss-Ali contributed another basket to push Stevenson past the 30-point mark.
Stevenson continued to capitalize on defensive opportunities, turning turnovers into points. Johnson knocked down a three-pointer, while
Mina Hashemzadeh and Serano added fast-break baskets. Ennis continued her strong offensive performance, scoring on a fast break and connecting from beyond the arc late in the quarter. Foreman and
Lailah White added baskets in the closing moments as the Mustangs carried a commanding 54–15 lead into halftime.
Stevenson continued to apply pressure coming out of the break, with
Elia Richardson opening the scoring with a three-pointer. Ennis followed with a fast-break layup before Richardson added a pair of free throws to extend the Mustang advantage. Ennis continued to find success offensively, adding another layup to help Stevenson maintain its momentum.
The Mustangs kept their offense moving as Cabaniss-Ali and Hashemzadeh converted at the free-throw line. Foreman added a free throw of her own, while
Korai Bowen contributed from the charity stripe. Ojo added a second-chance basket late in the quarter, and Ennis followed with another fast-break layup. Ferguson capped the period with a free throw as Stevenson carried a 76–23 advantage into the final quarter.
The Mustangs maintained their commanding lead throughout the fourth quarter, continuing to share the offensive production. Ojo opened the scoring with a free throw, while Johnson added a layup off an assist from Hashemzadeh. Ferguson followed with a fast-break basket after a defensive steal from Ojo to extend the lead.
Cabaniss-Ali added a basket inside, while Tor Pernell converted a second-chance opportunity to push Stevenson past the 80-point mark. Cabaniss-Ali continued to contribute at the free-throw line, and Bowen added a driving layup.
Saleigha Fennel scored on a fast break before Johnson capped the scoring with a layup following a steal of her own, securing the 92–32 victory.
Ennis led the Mustangs with 22 points, six assists and seven steals, shooting 9-for-12 from the field. Johnson added 11 points, while Cabaniss-Ali also finished with 11 points and a team-high seven rebounds. Ferguson contributed eight points and three assists, while Serano added seven points. Ojo finished with six points and five rebounds, while Richardson, Foreman and Hashemzadeh each contributed five points. As a team, Stevenson finished with 34 field goals, seven three-pointers, 44 rebounds, 27 assists and 21 steals while forcing 43 Trinity Washington turnovers.
The Mustangs will return to Owings Mills Gymnasium on Sunday, November 15, hosting Washington & Lee for non-conference action. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
