In a thrilling display of basketball at the Waller Gymnasium on November 15, 2025, the Women's Madonna Crusaders faced off against WVU Tech in a neutral-site game where every quarter mattered. Despite a strong effort, the Crusaders fell short, losing 77-71 to WVU Tech.
The game kicked off with Madonna taking an early initiative, signaled by a layup from
Imani League. League's prowess from the three-point line helped Madonna build a small lead, while
Terre'ya Moore contributed with a layup and free throw. At the biggest lead of the period, the Crusaders were up by 5 points. The period ended with WVU Tech in the lead at 22-20, after effective plays from their side.
In the second quarter, WVU Tech's influence grew stronger. Notably, Alexis Sexton and Halle Crouse sank 3-pointers that pushed their team ahead. WVU Tech's defense tightened, preventing Madonna from capitalizing in the paint and ending the half at 44-36 in favor of WVU Tech.
Madonna displayed renewed vigor in the third quarter, attempting a comeback with successful layups and a notable three-pointer by
Pierce Cephas. Key plays came from
Faith Jungwirth and
Breasia Gamble, enhancing Madonna's score, but WVU Tech maintained an 8-point lead, closing the period at 60-57.
The final quarter saw Madonna briefly overtake WVU Tech with a strategic layup by Moore. However, WVU Tech countered through solid defense and free throws, especially from Cadence Stewart, who was critical in their victory with her scoring and assists, sealing the game at 77-71.
Terre'ya Moore stood out for Madonna with 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 assists, but it was not enough to turn the tide entirely. The Crusaders are now looking ahead to their next encounter against Lourdes on November 19, 2025, aiming to improve their current season record of 2-2.