Steubenville, OH—The Geneva College women's basketball team got its first win of the season as the squad traveled to play Franciscan University on Saturday afternoon, defeating Franciscan 69-30 to even its record to 1-1 on the season.

Trailing 6-5 early in the first quarter, a layup from junior Callie Ford started 13-0 run to end the quarter, putting the Golden Tornadoes up 18-6, and Geneva never trailed again. 

Geneva picked up right where it left off in the 1^st quarter by scoring the first five points in the 2^nd quarter to extend its lead out to 24-6.  Geneva's defense was particularly strong, as it gave Franciscan problems all evening, allowing Franciscan only 10 points in the 1^st half as Geneva went into the halftime break ahead 30-10.  Ford carried the load offensively with 14 points.

The second half saw more of the same, as the Golden Tornadoes continued to extend the lead out.  Geneva finished the 3^rd quarter up 49-23, which allowed Head Coach Lori Wynn to extend the minutes of some of her younger players, and they did not disappoint as they outscored Franciscan 20-7 in the last quarter to finish off the 69-30 victory.

Ford led the way again offensively with 26 points, including 6-10 shooting from 3-point range, as Geneva shot an impressive 11-18 from deep as a team.  Ford also added 7 rebounds and 4 assists.  Freshman Alexis Gates chipped in with 11 points, as Coach Wynn got contributions offensively from ten different players.

"It's great to get a win," Wynn stated.  "I'm more excited that we took what we learned from Wednesday's game and got better!  We played with much more energy and intensity, and it showed."