11/19/24
West Windsor, NJ-In a top 25 matchup, #25 Mercer women’s basketball (3-1) lost their first game of the season, falling to #4 Union College 88-67. The Vikings trailed by just five points at the half (38-33) but were outscored 27-12 in the third quarter and 50-34 in the second half.
Sophomore Jada Queen (Trenton, NJ/Trenton Catholic Academy) led the Vikings with 25 points, 13 points, 7 steals and 5 assists. Sophomore Gabriella Ross (Lakehurst, NJ / Monsignor Donovan Catholic) had 19 points and was a perfect 6 for 6 from the free throw line. Freshman Zaakirah Edwards (Philadelphia, PA / Mastery Charter) and sophomore Carla Cencerrero Gallego (Mataro, Spain/Institut Laia l'Arguero) each added 8 points in the loss.
The Vikings next host Raritan Valley CC (3-1) at 5:00 PM on Thursday, November 21st.