Gambier, Ohio - Notching a thrilling third period, the Oberlin College women's basketball team defeated Kenyon 67-57 on Saturday afternoon. Following the conference victory, the Crimson and Gold improve to 6-12 overall and 2-5 in league action. 

Angela Kumler led the offensive efforts for Oberlin, producing a match-high 21 points along with nine rebounds, six assists, and five steals. Gabby Peña-Hilzen posted 15 points, six rebounds, and a pair of blocks. 

Krystal Montas recorded her first double-double of the season with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Lily Najmulski added 13 points to the board going 3-4 from behind the arc.

Kumler got action rolling for Oberlin, recording back-to-back layups to open the game. Trailing by one, a triple from Najmulski launched a 7-0 run to pull the Crimson and Gold ahead of Kenyon, maintaining the advantage for the remainder of the period. 

Following a layup from Montas early in the second, the Owls delivered their own 7-0 run to reclaim the edge. Behind 22-19, Najmulski knocked down another three-pointer to tie the home team at 3:25, followed by a free throw from Kumler and a fastbreak layup from Peña-Hilzen. Kenyon slowly edged their way back to a slight lead leading into the halftime break. 

Going an impressive 9-13 from the floor in the third frame, Oberlin opened with a trio of layups as Peña-Hilzen led with the first two along with a layup from Kumler. With less than two minutes remaining in the period, the Yeowomen added six points to the board to extend their lead to eight going into the final session. 

Finishing with another strong quarter, Najmulski registered back-to-back buckets, starting with a shot from behind the arc, followed by a layup on the next possession. Ellie Pollock-Ballard added her own five-point burst with her own three-pointer and a jumper. Kenyon attempted to close the gap with back-to-back triples, but Oberlin was able to hold them off to secure their second conference victory of the season. 

"Our players really responded after the half with a great third quarter!" Head Coach Stephany Dunmyer continues. "So many different people stepped up for us; Lily knocking down threes, Angela taking over in the third, and creating havoc defensively all game. Gabby finished so well in the second half, Krystal posted a huge double-double, and Ellie added five of the biggest points towards the end of the game!"

The Crimson and Gold will return to Philips in a week when they host Ohio Wesleyan on Saturday, January 31. Afternoon tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. with the men's game to follow. 

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