Oberlin, Ohio– Capping off National Girls and Women in Sports Day, the Oberlin College women's basketball team defeated the Wooster Fighting Scots at home on Wednesday night. A 63-41 domination lifts the Yeowomen to 5-4 in the NCAC and 11-9 overall.
Second-year Krystal Montas led the offensive drive with 14 points and two assists. Camille Zinaich finished with 13 points, while Ellie Pollock-Ballard notched ten. The duo combined for six assists.
Defensively, Angela Kumler stole the show with a career-high seven blocks on top of three rebounds and a steal. Zinaich added a team-best eight rebounds and two steals, bolstered by Katherine Csiszar and Lily Najmulski who each accounted for at least five rebounds.
It was neck-and-neck in the first quarter, tying at 15-15 behind a balanced offensive performance from the Crimson and Gold. Nearly every basket was scored by a different player, except for a pair of buckets by Montas.
Pollock-Ballard and Anora Lee opened the second quarter for Oberlin with back-to-back three-pointers. Setting the tone early, the Yeowomen held Wooster scoreless for the last 7:59 of the half to take a 16-point lead into halftime. Oberlin edged out the Fighting Scots 19-3 in the second, capitalizing on 8-17 shooting from the field.
Up 34-18 to start the second half, the Yeowomen continued their early momentum. Oberlin's defense continued to be a problem for the visitors, holding the Scots to 5-14 from the field and extending their lead to 51-32.
Oberlin made quick work of Wooster in the final period of play, outscoring the Fighting Scots 12-9. With the win, Oberlin has now won three of their last four games.
Returning to the court for Club Sports Day, the Crimson and Gold tip-off against DePauw on Saturday, February 8 at 2 p.m. Oberlin will celebrate the campus' vibrant club and intramural sports scene during the match, with games and prizes at halftime.
Fans can keep up with their favorite teams on Instagram, Facebook, X, or TikTok, and watch all the home matches live online. The Crimson and Gold's home broadcasts can be accessed on TV through the official Oberlin College Sports Network app on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.
