Triple Digits: Mullen Hits 100th Career Three in Win Over WOLBI

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) women's basketball team tallied another win on a Saturday afternoon conference matchup vs Word of Life (80-32) at The HUB.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Sophomore guard Ashley Mullen (Oakland, Maine) set the tone early with a pair of free throws and one of three first quarter triples while freshman guard Mckenna Johnson (Gardiner, Maine) collected an early finish at the rim. The Seawolves forced turnovers and capitalized in transition and jumped out to a 23-10 first-quarter lead.

The Seawolves continued to apply pressure in the second. Taylor Renna (Pembroke, N.H.) knocked down a three, Milo Seams (South Paris, Maine) finished in transition. Jade Trueman (Sanbornville, N.H.) grabbed seven boards in the quarter while also adding six points. SMCC held Word of Life to 11 points in the quarter and carried a 38-21 advantage into halftime.

The third saw Mullen drilling another three triples in the period. SMCC's defensive pressure limited Word of Life to six points in the quarter, pushing the lead to 59-27.

The fourth quarter was the milestone quarter for Mullen. With 4:42 remaining in the game, Mullen hit her 7^th three of the night securing 100 career made three pointers. Renna continued to add baskets, while Skyler Tinker (Trescott Twp., Maine) finished through contact. SMCC sealed the final frame to seal a 48-point victory.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Ashley Mullen: 27 points, 7 three-pointers, 9 rebounds, 5 steals
• Julissa McBarron: 10 points, 3 steals, 2 assists
• Jade Trueman: 8 points, 10 rebounds
• Skyler Tinker: 8 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks
• Taylor Renna: 7 points
• Milo Seams: 8 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists
• SMCC: 55 rebounds, 24 assists, 22 steals

NEXT UP

SMCC (17-4, 10-2 YSCC) remains home and will host Washington County Community College on Friday, January 30, with tip-off set for 6:00 PM at The HUB.