Lawrence University Sports News

Contact: Joe Vanden Acker, Sports Information Director, 920-832-6878
For Immediate Release January 23, 2010

Monmouth downs Lawrence

MONMOUTH, Ill. -- The Monmouth College women's basketball team pulled away midway through the second half and went on to a 77-59 Midwest Conference win over Lawrence University on Saturday.

Justin Boone paced Monmouth (9-6, 4-4 MWC) and all scorers with 17 points. Laura Aerts scored 15 points to lead the Vikings (2-12, 0-8).

Cathy Kaye added 13 points for Lawrence, and Kanesha Walker pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds.

The game was tight throughout the first half, and Monmouth was nursing a 37-34 lead with 16:46 left in the contest. The Scots went on a 15-0 run over the next 4:50 to grab a 52-34 edge.

Lawrence never got closer than 15 points the rest of the way.

The Vikings return to action Wednesday when they travel to Ripon College.