The Quad

Issue date: 2/18/08 Section: Sports

In front of a large crowd on "Think Pink" Day, the West Chester University Lady Rams (15-8, 6-2 PSAC East) proved to be too strong for the East Stroudsburg University Lady Warriors as they began their home-stand with a 75-60 victory. This marked West Chester's third consecutive win, and sixth win out of their last seven games.

The win solidifies West Chester's spot at second in the division, while East Stroudsburg dropped from fourth to fifth behind Kutztown University.

"The game was very important," junior forward Dana Weems said following the victory over the Warriors. "They were tied with Cheyney for a spot in the playoffs. This game was really important for us to win."

"It's definitely a big win for this team as far as playoffs are concerned," added junior guard Natalie Winters. "Cheyney beat them the other night, we just beat them. We're just taking it one game at a time. This was a big win for us."

The Lady Rams never trailed in the game and held a six-point lead going into the locker room at halftime despite shooting 36.1 percent from the field. Weems recorded nine rebounds, including five off the offensive glass, to lead all players at the midway point of the game.

"It feels good to get out on a team and keep the lead and not ever look back especially against a team like East Stroudsburg who has been a powerhouse the last two years," Winters said of never trailing in the game.

Winters and senior captain Catherine Andrews led West Chester with seven points, while Monika Fogelsanger paced East Stroudsburg with seven.

West Chester came out in the second half and ran right past East Stroudsburg. The Lady Rams pushed the lead up to as many as 19 points, and the Lady Warriors could only get the lead down to five early on in the half.

Even though she was playing with an injured shoulder, Dana Weems led West Chester with 14 points, 14 rebounds, six steals and a block.

"Crashing the boards and getting second chance shots and going to the basket. The first half they [referees] really didn't call anything. The second half they did, so I just kept attacking the basket," Weems said of her success throughout the game.

Winters also finished with 14 points, seven rebounds, five assists and two steals.

Janelle Garber picked up another double-double as she finished with 12 points and 10 boards.

This was a total team effort as four out of the five starters finished with double figures, while Andrews had nine points.

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