WBB throttles Premier Players 78-48

I'm not naive enough to get overly excited by the results of an exhibition, but last night's 78-48 trouncing of Premier Players was an encouraging start to the Sylvia Crawley era in BC women's basketball.

Sure, it's just an exhibition, but Premier Players is no St. Francis Xavier-style pushover - they gave NC State a game, falling 59-53 in Raleigh last week.

I didn't get to attend this game, but from the box score, a few very encouraging notes:

-It was a balanced attack from the Eagles - six players registered 9 or more points. The BC bench outscored the Premier Players bench, 28-17.

-Stef Murphy picked up where she left off, earning a double-double with 10 points and 10 boards

-Ayla Brown poured in 10 points off the bench

-Mickel Picco had 9 points, scoring a multiple of three for the first time this season; I am certain it won't be the last time

-My classmate, senior captain Corey Rusin, got the start and scored 11 points. Way to go Corey!

-BC shot 49.2% from the field and 86.7% from the line.