HARRISONBURG, Va. - The Roanoke College women's basketball took home an ODAC victory on the road for the first time this season with a 61-43 win over Eastern Mennonite on Saturday. 
 
Game Information 
Roanoke 61, Eastern Mennonite 43 
Records: Roanoke (8-10, 4-5), Eastern Mennonite (8-10, 0-9) 
Location: Harrisonburg, Va. (Yoder Arena)

How It Happened 

• It was a back and forth first quarter with the lead changing three times but Roanoke coming out of it with a 14-12 lead at the end of the period. 

• The Maroons began to pull away in the second thanks in part to holding EMU to just eight points. RC went into the half with a 29-20 advantage. 

• RC shot an even 40% in the third to slowly build their lead into the double digits. 

• Roanoke held steady in the fourth to finish the job and bring the score to its final, 61-43. 
   

Notes and Notables 

• Mariah Cain posted her third career double-double on the afternoon, recording 15 points and 14 rebounds in the contest. 

• Paige Breuer followed up Cain with 12 points of her own, all which came in the second half. 

• Alicea Farmer dished out three assists to lead the squad. 

• Nadia Snesarev had a career high rebounding game, grabbing two offensive and six defensive boards. 

• Snesarev also topped the team in steals with four. 

• Roanoke took advantage of their free throw opportunities, going 18-23 at the line compared to EMU's 6-9 in the game. Peyton Kirchner and Ingrid Moraes went a perfect 4-4 from the charity stripe. 

Up Next 
RC stays on the road for their mid-week trip, making the short trip east to take on Lynchburg on Wednesday (Jan. 29) at 7:00 pm.