Lincoln University, PA - Rommel leads with 20 in season opener as Clippers just miss to Lincoln
The Clippers opened their season up down at the James A Richardson Tournament in Lincoln University, Pennsylvania. The Clippers first opponent would be the host school of Lincoln University.
With a few nerves to get over in the first minute of their season
opener the Clippers hit their mark first. The Lincoln
University Lions showed their mark next. With each team
taking their shots the back and forth battle begun. The Lions
took the first small lead of five over the Clippers six minutes
into the game. After a few minutes of battling Kayla Koch hit
a three pointer to tie the game. The Clippers were able to
build on their momentum in the next couple of minutes as they went
on a 7-0 scoring run with the help of Shelley Monahan (4 points in
the run) and Kasey Grisanti (2 points in scoring run). The
Lions came roaring back and by the end of the half had tied the
game up, 24-24.
Coming out of the halftime, the Clippers fired the first
shot. The Lions though pushed back and took the lead one more
time. The Lions held their small lead through the next twelve
minutes of play as the Clippers worked feverishly to nab the lead
back. With back to back three-pointers from Dana Rommel (20
points on the night), the Clippers grabbed the lead from the
Lions. The Lions retaliated back with a three of their own to
tie the game up. The battle continued into a running game as
both teams were trying to get that game winning shot off as the
seconds ticked down. The Lions took a two point lead with
just eleven seconds to go. With an offensive rebound and an
instant lay-up by Shelley Monahan (8 points, 7 rebounds on the
night), the Clippers tied the game up. With just six seconds
left on the clock the Lions scored and were fouled sealing the
Lions victory of 49-46.
Dana Rommel put up 20 points, going 4 for 4 from the line and 7 for 14 from the field. Kayla Koch hit the boards with 8 rebounds while Shelley Monahan was behind her with 7 rebounds.
The Clippers will face off next against Livingstone College at the James A Richardson Tournament.