GLASSBORO, NJ – The Montclair State University women's basketball won 72-66 at conference opponent Rowan University on Saturday afternoon.
 
Guard/forward Katie Sire (sr. Hazlet, NJ/Raritan) led the way with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Forward Taylor Harmon (sr. Saddle Brook, NJ/Saddle Brook) contributed with 15 points. Guard Kate Tobie (sr. Elizabeth, NJ/Roselle Catholic) and forward Alex McKinnon (so. Fairfield, CT/Fairfield Ludlowe) were in double figures with 12 and 11 points respectively.  They each grabbed seven boards.  Tobie also compiled 13 assists. 
 
The Red Hawks are 18-1 overall and in first place (13-0) of the New Jersey Athletic Conference.  This week, Montclair State is ranked 17^th in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Rankings and 22^nd in the D3hoops.com Top 25 Poll. The Profs are 11-8 overall and 8-5 in the conference.
 
Guard Dominique Peters (so. Lawrenceville, NJ/Lawrence) scored 18 points for Rowan.  Guard Summer Crilley (sr. Galloway, NJ/Holy Spirit) totaled 11 points and five rebounds.  Forward Kailyn Sytsma (so. Northvale, NJ/Northern Valley Old Tappan), center April Szymczyk (sr. Jackson, NJ/Jackson Liberty) and guard Samantha Tello (so. Elmwood Park, NJ/St. Mary's) all produced 10 points.
 
The first quarter ended with the Profs ahead 18-16.  Peters gave Rowan the lead with a layup at the 12 second mark.  The score was tied four times in the second period.  Szymczyk sank two foul shots (0:12) and knotted the score at 35.  Forward Domonique Wirsing (jr. Kinnelon, NJ/Kinnelon) had two points at the line (0:01), which put Montclair State up 37-35 at the break.  Harmon and Peters each scored 11 first half points. 
 
After the third quarter, the Red Hawks led by six points (55-49).  Sire's three-pointer (6:24) made the score 46-39.  McKinnon drilled a three (4:45) and Montclair State had an eight-point advantage (49-41).  The Profs answered with eight straight points and tied the score at 49 with 2:02 on the clock.  Sytsma had four foul shots while Crilley and Szymczyk each registered a basket.  Sire followed with two free throws at 1:34 and 0:28.  Tobin had the final basket (0:06) to lead 55-49.
 
McKinnon's three at 5:36 in the final quarter gave Montclair State a 10-point lead (64-54).  Crilly cut the deficit to five (66-61) with two free throws at 3:43. Harmon hit a three (3:17) and the score was 69-61.  Sytsma hit the first of two foul shots (1:17) and the Profs trailed 69-64.  Sire had two free throws (0:25) and Crilley hit a jumper (0:22).  Sire had the final point at the line (0:12). She led all scorers in the second half with 12 points.

Next week, Rowan travels to The College of New Jersey on Wednesday, Jan. 31 for a 6 p.m. game.