Newark, DE|  Facing a four-point deficit, the LIU Post women's basketball team outscored Wilmington University 21-10 in the third quarter to take a 87-69 triumph on Saturday afternoon.  Senior Sasha Patterson led three Pioneers in double figures with a game-high 27 points while sophomore Mikaiya Moore recorded 18 points and seven rebounds.

The Basics
·         Final Score: LIU Post 87, Wilimington (Del.) 69
·         Records:  LIU Post (4-4), Wilmington (Del.) (2-5)
·         Location: Newark, Del
·         Arena: WU Athletics Complex
·         SJC Starters: Turner (G), Hudson (G), Doyle (G), Moore (F), Patterson (F)

Turning Point
·         A 19-0 Pioneers run spanning third and fourth quarters gave LIU Post a 67-53 lead which they wouldn't relinquish. Naya Williams converted a pair of free throws to go up by double digits (64-53) to solidify the Pioneers victory.
    
How it Happened
·         Neither team could build more than a six-point cushion over a first half that featured two ties and one lead change but the hosts clung to a 43-39 lead at the intermission.
·         The Wildcats secured their largest lead of the second half with a made layup for the six-point lead (51-45) with 5:43 to play in the third quarter.
·         Facing their largest deficit of the game, the Pioneers closed the third period outscoring the hosts 12-0, powered by eight points from Patterson and LIU Post entered the
           final frame with a seven-point lead (60-53).
·          The Pioneers continued to wield the hot hand and opened the fourth with a 7-0 run to set the stage for a 27-point frame to seal the 87-69 lead.

For the Pioneers
·         Scoring in double-digits for the fifth game in a row, Patterson led the Pioneer offense with 27 points on 11-of-17 shooting with 14 rebounds.
·         Moore contributed with 18 points and seven rebounds in the contest.
·         Coming in a reserve, Kylie Garrett dropped 13 points, grabbed seven rebounds and tallied two steals.

Inside the Box Score
·         The Pioneers had a slight edge in shooting finishing at 43.4 percent (33-76) compared to the Wildcats' 42.4 percent (25-59).
·         LIU Post controlled the game in the paint holding the hosts to 28 points, while LIU Post tallied 42 points.
·         The bench contributed with 28 points for the Pioneers.
·         LIU Post forced 20 Wilmington turnovers and converted them into 21 points.

Next up for LIU Post
Riding a 4-4 road trip to begin their season, the Pioneers will make their home opener hosting the University of Bridgeport on Wednesday, Dec. 6. Tip-off is slated for 5:00 P.M. Follow the game live here.