Galloway, NJ – Stockton University (3-0) remained unbeaten as the Ospreys downed Eastern University (1-2) by a 60-37 score on Thursday night.
Adriyana Jennings (Camden/Winslow Twp.) topped the Ospreys with her first career double-double of 15 points and a career-high 14 rebounds.
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Stockton took a 19-10 lead after one period on 7-13 shooting, led by
Madison LaRosa (Oceanport/Shore Regional) with a pair of three-point baskets. The Eagles forged a slim 6-5 lead before the Ospreys ripped off 12 straight points to take the lead after one frame.
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Stockton's defense clamped down in the second period, holding the visitors to just three points while the Ospreys potted 16 to take a commanding 35-13 margin at the break.
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The game started to turn in the Eagles favor in the third quarter, but Stockton was able to keep the contest level at 11-11 in the frame. The Ospreys were able to hold off the Eagles the rest of their way to take the 60-37 victory.
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LaRosa added 15 points and a game-high four steals with freshman
Imene Fathi (Wildwood/Wildwood) chipping in with 10 markers.
Emma Morrone (Maywood/Hackensack) pulled down a career-high 11 rebounds to go with a game-high four assists and tied Jennings with two blocks.
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Stockton's defense held the Eagles to 20.0% (12-60) shooting, including 1-17 from behind the arc.
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For Eastern, Jeriyah Johnson scored 12 markers, with Taryn Woodson grabbing seven rebounds.
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Stockton will travel to Doylestown, PA on Saturday for their next matchup against Delaware Valley University. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 pm.
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