POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (December 1, 2014) – The Vassar College women's basketball team will look to continue its winning ways of late, as the squad heads to Mount Saint Mary College Tuesday evening for non-conference play. After falling twice in the first weekend of the season, the Brewers have rattled off three straight wins, including knocking off Wesleyan University 64-39 last Tuesday afternoon.

Game Details
Opponent: Mount Saint Mary College (2-3, 0-0 Skyline)
Links: (MSMC Team Home Page) (Roster) (Schedule) (Statistics)
Site: Newburgh, NY
Facility: Kaplan Center
Time: 6 p.m.
Game Coverage: (Live Stats)
 
What To Watch For
The Brewers have been solid this season at home, but have dealt with some struggles on the road, as Vassar has gone 1-2 when not playing in the Athletics and Fitness Center. Luckily, the trip to Newburgh is only a 30-minute drive, which is better than the three-plus hour drives to both Babson College and St. Joseph's College of Long Island. If the Brewers can start fast and maintain the energy the entire night, VC could have its first four-game win streak since the end of last season.
 
A Look At The Knights
Mount Saint Mary College comes into Tuesday evening's game with a 2-3 record, but avenged an earlier season loss to New Paltz with a 69-66 win over the Hawks last Tuesday night in New Paltz. The Knights have earned wins over Hunter College (59-54) and New Paltz, falling to Emmanuel College, Manhattanville College and NP. MSMC is 1-1 on its home floor this season, and is in the midst of a stretch that sees the Knights playing in the Kaplan Center seven of nine games. Shooting will be key for the Knights, as they team knocked down 43 percent or more of its trifectas in both wins this year, but made only 10-of-40 (25 percent) in the three losses.
 
Pacing the offense for Mount Saint Mary is Marisa Delzio, who comes into Tuesday's affair averaging 11.0 points per game on 40.9 percent shooting. Delzio also leads the team in assists with five a night and steals with 11, while teammate Natalie Candarelli is pouring in 11 points per contest as well, leading the squash with 23 made free throws. Lauren Romao has chalked up a team-best 10 three-point goals, scoring 10.6 points a game, while Nicole Scicutella and Bridget Kelly each have netted 5.4 a contest. MSMC only has four blocks this season, and has been outrebounded on average 53.2-39.2.
 
Potential Starters: Natalie Candarelli (11.0 PPG), Marisa Delzio (11.0), Nicole Scicutella (5.4), Janae Graham (4.4), Bridget Kelly (5.4).

Against Mount Saint Mary All-Time
The Knights have held the advantage in the all-time series with the Brewers, as Mount Saint Mary has posted an 18-5 record against Vassar all-time. The two teams haven't played since 2005 though, a span of over nine seasons, with MSMC earning a 60-38 win back on November 29, 2005. The Brewers last win came December 1, 2003, 11 years ago today, in a 70-54 victory in the AFC. Vassar's last win in Newburgh came February 7, 2001, a 59-48 win for the Brewers.
 
I Feel Home
The Brewers have won their last 10 games at home, dating back to last year's season, which is in the top 15 nationally in home win streaks. Amherst College holds the nations all-time and current win streak record in all divisions of NCAA, rattling off 100 straight as of Monday.
 
Worst Behavior
Caitlin Drakeley (Woodbury, CT/Nonnewaug) has been on her worst behavior for opposing defenses, as the junior guard has struck for over 20 points per game so far this season. Drakeley has chalked up over 20 points per game her last four games, while pulling in a career-high 15 boards last Tuesday.
 
Getting Run
The Brewers have gotten consistent production all the way down the bench, all be it though a short bench. Vassar College has played everyone at least 17.6 minutes per game.
 
Floor General
Freshman Kim Romanoff (Durham, CT/Coginchaug Regional) has done a nice job getting the team into the offense this year, as the point guard is averaging 29 minutes per game.
 
To The Glass
The Brewers have done well rebounding this season, grabbing more than 11 more rebounds on average than their opponents, posting a 47.8-36.6 rebound split so far this year.
 
Sneaky AP
Senior guard Allyson Pemberton (Weston, MA/Weston) is among the Liberty League leaders in thefts this season, posting 14 so far this year for an average of just under three per game.
 
Close Range
VC has done a nice job of getting the ball into the middle and working the ball down low, taking just 27 of its 300 shot attempts from three-point land this season.
 
On The Block
So far this season, sophomore Zoe Walker (Seattle, WA/Lakeside School) and Rose Serafini (Milton, Ontario, Canada/Milton Area) have combined for 15 total blocks. The 15 blocks would be more than six other Liberty League teams, and is more than William Smith and Bard College combined totals.
 
Turnover Trouble
The Brewers are second in the conference in giveaways per game, turning the ball over 19 times per contest, second-most to just the 23.3 turnovers a contest by William Smith.
 
Getting To The Line
The Brewers have done well to attack the rim, getting to the line 116 times thus far, the most in the conference. They have also made 90 of those attempts, by far the most in the Liberty League.
 
Up Next
Vassar returns home on Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. to take on the Ducks of Stevens Institute of Technology in the Athletics and Fitness Center in more non-conference action.