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

CINCINNATI, OHIO - Three Pioneers scored in double figures as the Pioneers defeated Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (HCAC) opponent Mount St. Joseph 59-39. 

Sadie Wurth led the Pioneers with 18 points and 12 rebounds while Sierra Kemelgor (10 points, six rebounds) and Chloe McKnight (10 points) highlighted the Transylvania offense. The Pioneers carried a six point first half lead into the third quarter before consecutive baskets from Riley Flinn and Emilie Teall pushed the lead to ten in the opening minutes of the second half. Sadie Wurth would respond to an MSJ run with a three-point field goal and jumpshot on back to back possessions to push the lead back to double figures for the Pioneers. Teall's lay up with less than a minute remaining in the third quarter would give the Pioneers a 12 point advantage to end the period. The Pioneers would carry their offensive performance and defensive efforts into the fourth quarter, as Samantha Cornelison's lay up at the 6:42 mark would extend the lead to 14. Baskets from Wurth, Teall and McKnight would secure the 59-39 victory down the stretch for the Pioneers. 

Key Stats
 - Transylvania outscored MSJ 19-12 in points off turnovers.
 - Transylvania outscored MSJ 16-4 in points off the bench. 
 - The Pioneers outscored MSJ 44-22 in the paint. 

Up next for Transylvania is another HCAC match up, as the Pioneers host Bluffton at the Clive M. Beck Center on Saturday, December 14th at 2 p.m.

Transylvania University is a proud member of NCAA Division III and the HCAC. To keep up to date with all of Transylvania Athletics, check out our website at www.transysports.com and follow @TransySports on Instagram