University of Massachusets Athletics
University of Massachusetts
2-4,0-0Atlantic 10
Army
6-1,0-0Patriot
Women's Basketball Falls to Army 56-50
November 23, 2024 | Women's Basketball
Allie Palmieri posted a career-high 21 points, while Lily Ferguson came down with a career-best 13 rebounds.
AMHERST, Mass. --Â University of Massachusetts women's basketball (2-4, 0-0 A-10) dropped a 56-50 decision against Army West Point (6-1, 0-0 Patriot League) on Saturday afternoon at the Mullins Center.
Allie Palmieri led the team with a career-best 21 points, knocking down four-of-eight from beyond the arc, including the opening three for the Minutewomen. Lilly Ferguson crashed the boards hard, coming down with a career-high 13 rebounds.
Yahmani McKayle and Megan Olbrys combined for 18 points on the day. Olbrys grabbed seven rebounds and McKayle added a block and a steal.Â
Breaking Down the Action
- The Black Knights started the game by hitting two jumpers to get on the board first and take an early lead.
- After another Black Knight triple, the Minutewomen made their first strike with a three-pointer from Allie Palmieri.
- Free throws by Stefanie Kulesza tied the game 12-12 with 1:44 minutes remaining in the first quarter.
- A drive layup from Yahmani McKayle gave Massachusetts the lead as they entered the second quarter up 14-12.
- Army kicked off the second quarter with a layup by Trinity Hardy to tie the game back up.
- After trading baskets, the Black Knights took the lead back with free throws at 6:05.
- The Minutewomen snapped their scoring drought with a layup by Dallas Pierce, making the score 23-21 Black Knights with 3:14 to go in the half.
- Both teams traded several baskets before the Black Knights made a layup to solidify the end of the half.
- Massachusetts entered the second half down 29-24.
- The third quarter of play began with a drive layup from Army, extending their lead to seven.
- The teams then exchanged several free throws before Lilly Ferguson banked a layup to make the game 36-30 Army with 5:14 to go in the quarter.
- The Minutewomen followed up with a fast break shot from Palmieri and free throws by Megan Olbrys, cutting their deficit to three.
- The Black Knights closed out the third quarter with back-to-back jumpers, forcing Massachusetts to enter the final quarter of play down 42-34.
- Kulesza opened the fourth quarter strongly by draining a mid-range jumper at 9:38.
- Army quickly responded with two made shots, extending their lead to double digits.
- Free throws and a second-chance layup from McKayle and Olbrys respectively made the game 50-42 with 2:39 to go.
- Palmieri then sniped a three-pointer, making it a five point game.
- After both teams traded free throws, Palmieri hit another three, cutting the UMass deficit to two with 19 seconds left.
- Despite the Minutewomen's efforts, free throws from Army put the game to rest. Final score: 56-50 Black Knights.
By the Numbers
- 21: Allie Palmieri had a career-high 21 points in the game
- 13: Lilly Ferguson registered a career-best 13 rebounds in the game.
- 50: The Minutewomen shot 50% from beyond the arc in the first and fourth quarters
- 38: Massachusetts grabbed 38 boards during the game.
- 64: The Minutewomen had 64 possessions versus the Black Knights' 61
- 11: UMass tallied 11 fast break points.
Up Next
Massachusetts is back in action on Sunday, December 1, traveling to Loudonville, New York, for a 2 p.m. contest against Siena on ESPN+.
