Lady Hornets sting Badgers to continue hot streak

On Tuesday, the Lyndon State College women's basketball team capped their recent home stretch with a third straight win against in-state rival Johnson State.

The Lady Hornets handily beat the Badgers of Johnson State by a score of 82-68.  The triumph leaves the team with an overall record of 7-7, and an impressive 5-2 at home.  In North Atlantic Conference action, they currently have a 3-2 record, and are in fifth place.

The team has been up and down throughout the season, but seems to be settling in as the season nears the home stretch.  Coach Vinnie Maloney has a clear vision for the team's direction. "We are not where we want to be, but close."

Following a difficult stretch of non-conference matches, the team seems to have rebounded strong in the last couple weeks.  Given the team's struggles throughout the season, their goal has remained the same.  

"Our goal all along has been to make the playoffs," said Maloney. "Hopefully we can carry this momentum through then."

The credit for the team's recent success is widely distributed.  

"It's been a team effort all around," said Coach Maloney.  "We are deep at the guard position, and Donna Lawson and Naomi White have helped carry the load on offense."

Donna Lawson was named NAC player of the week for her performances vs. Maine-Farmington and Thomas last weekend. Over that two game stretch, she averaged 19 points and 13 rebounds, and added another 25 points in the win over Johnson.

With 9 games remaining until playoffs, The Lyndon State Woman's Basketball team seems to be well on their way to achieving their initial goal.  With the rest of the season consisting of all conference games, the team looks to continue their win streak Saturday against another in-state rival.  The match is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Castleton.