Steve Simoneau

Box Score

NJIT NJIT 2-16, 0-3 ASUN

Stetson STET 11-8, 2-1 ASUN

NJIT NJIT

2-16, 0-3 ASUN

Final

Jan. 15, 2018

Stetson STET

11-8, 2-1 ASUN

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	3	4	F
NJIT NJIT	6	18	14	17	55
Stetson STET	11	21	22	19	73

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | January 15, 2018 | Athletic Communications

Freshmen Help Guide Hatters Past NJIT

Michelle Pruitt scores a career-high 17 points

DeLand, Fla. -- Brittney Chambers recorded a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds as Stetson rolled to a 73-55 victory over NJIT Monday afternoon at the Edmunds Center.

The Hatters (11-8, 2-1 ASUN) won their sixth in a row at home and improved to 2-1 in conference play. The Highlanders fell to 2-16, 0-3.

Stetson's five freshmen combined for 37 points, including a career-high 17 from Michelle Pruitt and 12 from Shania Meertens.

"I thought Shania and Michelle had really good games today, probably the best games I have seen both of them play," Stetson head coach Lynn Bria said. "Both of them were terrific for 40 minutes. I was really happy about that and seeing how much they have improved."

Pruitt scored 11 points in the second quarter alone, helping Stetson build a 32-24 halftime lead. She finished the game 6-for-10 from the floor with five rebounds.

"Michelle finished really well around the basket," Bria said. "We have worked a lot on her back-to-the-basket moves. She is giving us a lot of effort. She is playing well the last two games."

Meertens, meanwhile, scored eight of her 12 points in the second half and added six rebounds in 36 minutes.

"I thought Shania had some great drives to the basket," Bria said. "She just did what she did well. She was also very good for us defensively."

After going for 17 & 9 on Saturday, Chambers delivered a 24-point, 11-rebound performance Monday. She was 9-for-14 from the field and 2-for-3 from behind the arc.

"Brittney was just awesome, especially in the second half," Bria said. "She went to work today. She did everything."

Megan Vincent added four blocks and a season-high 10 rebounds, while McKenna Beach dished out six assists.

The Hatters held a 47-29 advantage on the glass, but committed 20 turnovers as a team.

Stetson will travel to Nashville to face Lipscomb at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday.

Notes:

- Stetson is 8-1 at home this season
- The Hatters improved to 5-0 all-time vs. NJIT
- Stetson is now 100-17 at home in the past eight seasons
- All five freshmen were on the court together during the second quarter
- Brittney Chambers has three double-doubles this season and five games with 20 or more points
- Chambers scored her 700th career point
- Stetson is three games over .500 for the first time this season

About Stetson University Athletics: Stetson University's Athletics Program has a vision of developing a culture of champions athletically, academically and within the community. This vision is accomplished through a mission of recruiting and developing student-athletes, coaches and staff, creating a culture of champions, within and outside of competition. The department operates with five core values: Championship Culture, Integrity, Excellence, Pride/Tradition and Leadership. To learn more about the Vision, Mission and Core Values for Stetson Athletics, visit GoHatters.com and click on Mission Statement under the Inside Athletics tab.

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