SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Playing their third game in six days, the USF Dons women's basketball team (9-10, 3-4) took care of business as they knocked off the Loyola Marymount Lions (5-10, 0-5) 70-49 on Saturday afternoon at War Memorial at the Sobrato Center. 

The Dons defense was stout throughout Saturday's game as they held the Lions to a 23% shooting percentage and held a double digit lead throughout most of the game. Jasmine Gayles led both teams in scoring with 20 points, while Kennedy Dickie collected her second consecutive double double with 17 points and 10 rebounds against LMU. 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

• Both teams got off to a slow offensive start in the first quarter of play with both teams tied at 14 through the first 10 minutes.
• USF's offense started to gather steam in the second quarter as they shot 50% from the field to build a 10-point lead heading into halftime.
• Coming out of the break, the Dons put the game away for good shooting 67% and breaking the game open with a 20 point lead.
• The Dons were able to use their entire roster in the final quarter of play as they walked off their home court with a 21-point victory and a three game winning streak.

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:

• Dickie continued her stellar play in conference play with her second double double in as many games scoring 17 points on 7-of-12 shooting with 10 rebounds, two assists and a steal.
• Gayles led both teams in scoring Saturday afternoon scoring 20 points going 7-for-12 from the field and grabbing four rebounds.
• Ioanna Krimili had an efficient shooting performance scoring 14 points on 6-for-12 shooting while dishing out four assists and securing a rebound.
• Despite not scoring a point, Lucija Kostic had a strong impact on Saturday's game, grabbing seven rebounds, dishing out five assists, blocking two shots and coming up with a steal.

CATCHING UP WITH COACH GOODENBOUR:
"It was great to be able to have three home games in a row this week. I thought we shared the ball really well again and was pleased with our defensive effort. Nice to see Kennedy scoring and rebounding well and it's great to have Jasmine and Ioanna on the floor together offensively. It's a long season and we want to keep progressing and hopefully building some confidence as we continue through this challenging WCC schedule."

UP NEXT:
USF will now get back out on the road as they will head to Moraga on Thursday for a matchup with the Saint Mary's Gaels (9-7, 3-2) at 6:30 p.m. The Gaels lost their most recent game as they fell to the Gonzaga Bulldogs at home on Saturday 66-53.

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