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Hennessey Handy
Don Adams Jr.

Women's Basketball

Handy Drops 21 in Women's Basketball Victory at McKendree

Box Score The women's basketball team (10-14) beat McKendree (3-21) 73-58 in Lebanon, Ill. on Wednesday night.

OVERVIEW
Hennessey Handy had a huge night for the Lions both offensively and defensively. The Joliet, Ill. native dropped 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds, topping the leaderboard in both categories. This performance surpassed Hennessey's previous season high number of points (12 on 11/17 against Emporia State), as well as rebounds (7 against UMSL on 2/19). 

Mary McGrath was next in line behind Handy with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Emily Benzschawel was strong on the boards with five rebounds, while also dropping nine total points. Julia Ruzevich and Ellen McCorkle both knocked down nine points and grabbed four rebounds. Paige Craft and Gracie Neff tied for first in assists with four each. 

The Lions shot 45.0 percent overall, and went 11-18 from the free throw line. Lindenwood also doubled the amount of rebounds that McKendree got, grabbing 46 vs. the Bearcats' 22. 

WHAT'S NEXT
The Lions will take on UIndy tomorrow for a senior night celebration at 5:30 p.m. in Hyland Arena. 

 
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Players Mentioned

Hennessey Handy

#4 Hennessey Handy

G
5' 10"
Senior
Ellen McCorkle

#20 Ellen McCorkle

F
6' 2"
Junior
Julia Ruzevich

#22 Julia Ruzevich

G
6' 0"
Senior
Gracie Neff

#0 Gracie Neff

G
5' 8"
Freshman
Paige Craft

#30 Paige Craft

G
5' 8"
Freshman
Mary McGrath

#21 Mary McGrath

G
6' 1"
Freshman

Players Mentioned

Hennessey Handy

#4 Hennessey Handy

5' 10"
Senior
G
Ellen McCorkle

#20 Ellen McCorkle

6' 2"
Junior
F
Julia Ruzevich

#22 Julia Ruzevich

6' 0"
Senior
G
Gracie Neff

#0 Gracie Neff

5' 8"
Freshman
G
Paige Craft

#30 Paige Craft

5' 8"
Freshman
G
Mary McGrath

#21 Mary McGrath

6' 1"
Freshman
G