William Penn University raced to a 35-17 halftime advantage Saturday afternoon and went on to post a 74-49 Midwest Collegiate Conference home win over Clarke College. Kylie Birkicht and Christa Subbert each tallied 14 points for the Lady Statesmen (6-10, 1-2 MCC).

A 12-2 run that put the hosts up 22-10 with nine minutes left in the opening half and the Statesmen built a 35-17 lead at the break. Penn ran off the first 13 points of second half.

Laura Gaylord led Clarke (1-13, 0-3 MCC) with 12 points and five assists. Joquetta Rolle chipped in 11 points and had a game-high 13 rebounds. Rolle ranks fourth nationally in NAIA Divison II rebounding, averaging over 12 rebounds per game.

Tara Ahlf added 10 points for the Crusaders.

Clarke will travel to Kenosha, Wis., on Monday, Jan. 5, for a non-confernece game with Carthage College. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m.

Listen to a live webcast of Monday's Clarke-Carthage game at http://www.clarkecrusaders.com/liveAudio.php

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