OWINGS MILLS, MD (December 29, 2023) -- In their first game following the holiday break, the King's College women's basketball team came out to a strong start before falling, 82-36, on the road at Stevenson University on Friday afternoon. The Monarchs now stand at 3-7 overall, while the Mustangs improved to 4-6.
 
The opening quarter was an exciting start with each team trading possessions. King's (3-7) held an 8-7 lead on a jumper from Caileigh Costello with 3:59 left in the first, but a 5-0 spurt from Stevenson (4-6) boosted the host Mustangs on their way to a 14-11 edge at the end of the frame. The Mustangs had a strong shooting quarter in the second as they opened the scoring, but back-to-back threes from Brenna Costello and Gianna Dickson to end the half saw the Monarchs trailing, 40-20, at the break.
 
Stevenson carried that hot second period into the final two quarters as they outscored King's 42-16 on their way to the 82-36 final on the road in Owings Mills Gymnasium on Friday afternoon.
 
Brenna Costello led the scoring with 14 points, adding five rebounds and a block, while Dickson posted 10 points, five boards, three steals, and an assist. Caileigh Costello added four points and five caroms, while Cadie Lewis grabbed five rebounds and dished out a team-high five assists. Additionally, Rowan Murray tallied four points with four boards and two steals, and Brandy Varner collected four rebounds as well to help the team effort.
 
Stevenson had a balanced scoring effort with four in double figures behind Stephenae Lawrence with a team-high 12 points and eight rebounds, while Erin Dixon had a balanced game of nine points, six assists, five boards, and two steals.
 
King's posted seven assists on their 12 field goals while grabbing 35 team rebounds in the setback.
 
The Monarchs have a quick turnaround as they continue their weekend trip to Marymount tomorrow afternoon. Tip off in Arlington is set for 1:00 p.m.