New Castle, DE - Rommel scores season high 26 as Clippers falter against the Wildcats
The Clippers took one more journey into Delaware as they faced off against the Wilmington University Wildcats. The Clippers started the game unmatched as the Wildcats went on a 13-0 scoring run. As the Clippers eventually hit their stride as they found their opportunities to score and clawed their way back into the game. As Dana Rommel led with 11 points in the first half the Clippers cut their deficit down to just 4 points by the end of the half.
With the Clippers trailing 33-37 to start the second half the pressure was on. The Wildcats took control of the game once more and stretched their lead over the Clippers. With the lead for the Wildcats safely back into the double digits they found their way to hold off the Clippers advances. The Clippers fell to the Wildcats 61-67.
Dana Rommel put up a season high 26 points and added 5
boards. Brittany Binnie added 11 points and assisted with 6
as Shelley Monahan added 10 points. Shari Cordero nailed down
7 boards to lead the Clippers defensively.
The Clippers will host Caldwell College this Thursday at 5:00pm for their Think Pink night to fight breast cancer.