WEST POINT, N.Y. - The Army women's basketball team picked up its first Patriot League win of the season, defeating Loyola, 55-44, on Saturday afternoon at Christl Arena.
Army (9-3, 1-1 PL) received double-digit contributions from juniors Kelsey Minato and Aimee Oertner, as Minato netted 20 and Oertner finished with 15. Minato, who also finished with five rebounds, shot a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line, while Oertner hit a game-high-tying seven field goals to finish 7-of-9 from the floor. Senior Olivia Schretzman contributed seven points, six boards and three assists for the hosts.
Loyola controlled a 4-3 advantage during the early goings of the first half before Army scored 10 unanswered points, highlighted by three-pointers from Minato and junior Jean Parker, to open up a 13-4 lead. The Black Knights extended that run to 24-5 over the next 9:15, thanks to contributions from Minato and Oertner, who accounted for six points apiece during the scoring spurt. Read More