The TCNJ women's basketball team will close out the regular season with a pair of games against William Paterson on Feb. 26 and 27. The Lions are an undefeated 6-0 heading into the final weekend.
Before Saturday's game, the Lions will hold Senior Day to honor its class of 2021. TCNJ will celebrate
Jane Beiermeister,
Elle Cimilluca,
Shannon Devitt, and
Natalie Miller for their contributions to the program over the last four years. The Senior Day ceremony will begin at 12:50 p.m.
This senior class has been a part of 61 wins over the course of the last four seasons. In that time, the Lions have made the NJAC Tournament each season. The Lions also advanced to the NCAA Division III Tournament in 2017-18.
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RUN THE TABLE?
TCNJ will look to complete an undefeated regular season against the Pioneers. The 6-0 start is the Lions' best as a program since the 1998-99 season, when the Lions started 25-0.
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LIONS TAME THE COUGARS
TCNJ swept Kean last weekend by convincing tallies of 67-38 and 70-47. A double-double from
Shannon Devitt led the way in game one. She scored 19 points and added 12 rebounds. The Lions' defense held the Cougars just 22% (14-of-63) shooting from the field and 5% (1-of-20) from three-point range.
The second game was ignited by another strong defensive effort from TCNJ. Kean shot just 27.6% (16-of-58) from the field and 25% (6-of-24) from long range. Devitt led the efforts with a 22-point, 11-rebound double-double. It marked the 46
th one of her impressive career.
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MAKE YOUR FREE THROWS!
The Lions have had great success at the free throw line this season. TCNJ ranks 11
th in NCAA Division III in free throw percentage with a 76% rate at the charity stripe. In the second win over Kean, the Lions shot 88% (23-of-26) from the foul line. Devitt leads the Lions with a 91.4% mark from the free throw line which also ranks 16
th in the nation.
Julia Setaro is shooting 89% to rank 22
nd in the nation.
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SHARING IS CARING
The Lions lead the NJAC in assists with a wide margin. TCNJ's 89 helpers are 23 ahead of Montclair State's 66. Cimilluca leads the conference with 37 dimes on the year for an average of 6.2 per game. Her assists per game average also ranks eighth in the nation. Cimilluca currently ranks 13
th all-time in TCNJ history with 232 assists.
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