Moravec Twins Lead Fisher Past Elmira

PITTSFORD, N.Y. – Twin sisters Katie and Kelly Moravec combined to score 40 points as the St. John Fisher University women’s basketball team won its eighth straight game on Saturday afternoon, 79-63 over Elmira College. 

The Cardinals improved to 13-4 overall and remained unbeaten (8-0) in the Empire 8, while the soaring Eagles dropped to 7-10 overall and 1-7 in the conference. Fisher has won 21 straight games against Elmira, a streak that began in January 2014. 

Katie Moravec led the Cardinals with 23 points while shooting 6 of 12 overall (1-1 from three) and 10 of 10 from the free-throw line. Kelly Moravec had 17 points and shot 5 of 10 overall and 7 of 10 from the line. 

Sidney Tomasso recorded another double-double – her sixth of the season – with 17 points and 10 rebounds. 

How It Happened

• The Cardinals took command early, jumping out to a 15-5 lead in the first six minutes of the contest. They had a 24-9 lead at the end of the first quarter. 
• Katie Moravec scored 17 of her points in the first half, which the Cardinals finished with a 27-point lead, 46-19. 
• The Cardinals pushed their lead to a game-high 33 points in the first three minutes of the third quarter. 
• Kelly Moravec scored 11 of her 17 points in the second half. 

Game Notes

• Tomasso has posted double-doubles in back-to-back games. She now has 10 in her collegiate career. 
• The Cardinals had a significant edge at the free-throw line, as they made 27 of 30 (90%) attempts to Elmira’s 11 of 15. 
• The Cardinals tied their season high with 27 made free throws. 
• The Cardinals scored 28 points off 16 Elmira turnovers. 
• Katie Moravec set a career-high with 10 free throws made. 
• Kelly Moravec tied her career high with 17 points. She also scored that many in a victory over Russell Sage last weekend. 
• Kelly Moravec also set a career-high in free throws made (7). 
• Junior guard Presleigh Brunner added 10 points on 5 of 6 shooting. 

Up Next

The Cardinals face rival Nazareth at 5:30 p.m. on Monday at Manning and Napier Varsity Gym.

Women’s Basketball Beats Keuka For Seventh Straight Win

PITTSFORD, N.Y. – Senior guard Sidney Tomassorecorded her fifth double-double of the season with 23 points and 10 rebounds to lead the St. John Fisher women’s basketball team to a 76-47 victory over Keuka College on Friday night at Manning and Napier Varsity Gym. 

The Cardinals (12-4 overall) remained unbeaten (7-0) in Empire 8 Conference play and won their 12 straight game against Keuka. The Wolves, winless (0-7) in the conference, dropped to 5-11 overall. 

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How It Happened

• The Cardinals never led by more than three points in the first half until the end of it, as they went on a 10-0 run over the final 2:23 to take a 30-20 lead into halftime. Senior guard Emily McLaughlin led Fisher with five points and knocked down a deep 3-point shot at the buzzer during that quick charge. 
• Keuka stayed within six to nine points early in the second half before the Cardinals went on another sustained run to take control. The Cardinals out outscored the Wolves 14-2 over about four minutes in the third quarter en route to a 49-28 lead, their largest of the game to that point. 
• Tomasso scored nine of her points in the third and 12 overall in the second half. 
• The Cardinals maintained a 20- to 25-point lead for almost the entire fourth quarter. 

Game Notes

• Tomasso’s double-double marked the ninth of her collegiate career. 
• Tomasso shot 7 of 14 overall, 4 of 6 from three and 5 of 6 from the foul line. She pulled down seven of her 10 rebounds in the first half.
• Tomasso has scored 20 or more points in seven games this season. 
• Senior guard Katie Moravec and junior guard Presleigh Brunner each scored 14 points. Moravec shot 5 of 16 from the field and 4 of 6 from the foul line, while Brunner went 7 of 12 from the field. 
• Moravec also had seven rebounds, five steals and four assists. 
• The Cardinals scored 27 points off 20 Keuka turnovers. They also outscored Keuka 40-16 in the paint. 
• Fisher has forced 20 or more turnovers in three games this season. 

Up Next

The Cardinals face Elmira at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Manning and Napier Varsity Gym.