Lafayette Leopards (4-3) at Monmouth Hawks (1-5)
Saturday, December 7, 2019 | 2:00 PM
OceanFirst Bank Center | West Long Branch, NJ

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LAST TIME OUT
Led by five scorers in double figures, #20 Arizona defeated Monmouth on Monday night, 86-34. The Wildcats closed the second quarter with a 19-0 run, and outscored the Hawks 45-21 in the second half for the win. Senior Akilah Jennings went into double figures for the third time this season and led the team with 10 points (3-5 FG). Senior Sierra Green added eight points on two triples, while senior Alexa Middleton registered five points and seven rebounds.
 
SCOUTING THE LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS
The Leopards have accumulated a 4-3 record so far this season, including three straight wins over LIU, UAlbany, and Manhattan. Lafayette is led by junior forward Natalie Kucowski, who was named Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year last season. She's currently averaging 13.0 points and 12.9 rebounds per game. Senior forward Alexis Santarelli is adding 10.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per contest. The Leopards were selected to finish ninth in the Patriot League Preseason Coaches' Poll. 
 
ALL-TIME SERIES VS. LAFAYETTE
The teams are locked at 3-3 in the all-time series after a 73-69 overtime win from the Leopards last season. Sierra Green scored 23 points (5-13 3FG) in the loss.