Dalton Christopher
Assistant Athletic Director - Communications & Media
dchristopher@transy.edu

ST. LOUIS, MO - Transylvania University closed their weekend at the McWilliams Classic on Saturday, defeating Lyon 110-54. 

Transy opened with their offense on full display, outscoring Lyon 32-9 in the first quarter. Sadie Wurth led the Pioneers with 21 points, she scored three three-point field goals in the opening quarter to lead the strong start for Transy. Sierra Kemelgor, McLain Murphy and Riley Flinn also recorded a three-point field goal in the opening quarter. Transy continued to shine defensively in the second quarter, holding Lyon to 23% shooting from the field in the second, the Pioneers outscored Lyon 22-9 in the second period to lead 54-18 at the half. The strong performance would continue into the second half, with the Pioneers recording five three-point field goals in the third period to lead 82-33 entering the fourth quarter. Mackenzie Lombardi and Makya Grinter scored from three-point range in the final two minutes to secure the 110-54 win for Transylvania. 

Wurth's seven three pointers for 21 points led the Pioneers, Kemelgor recorded six steals in addition to her 12 points and five assists. Flinn added 14 points and eight rebounds, Grinter added eleven points. Transylvania's bench scored 55 points, highlighted by eleven from Grinter and nine each from Grace Bruner and Chloe McKnight. 

Head Coach Hannah Varel was proud to see the total team effort for the Pioneers in the bounce back victory at the McWilliams Classic. 

"Truest definition of a team win," Varel said. "We bounced back after a hard fought game last night and we were ready to compete from the tip. Our offense is starting to click at the right time as we head into conference play."


Key Stats
- Transylvania outscored Lyon 23-15 in points off turnovers
- Transylvania outscored Lyon 30-8 in second chance opportunities
- Transylvania's bench outscored Lyon 55-19
- Transylvania outscored Lyon 38-26 in the paint
- Wurth was named to the McWilliams Classic All-Tournament Team

Up Next

- Transylvania travels to Earlham College on Wednesday, December 4th at 7 p.m.

For more information about the 2024 McWilliams Classic, go to Washubears.com. 

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