A dominant fourth quarter and a 30-point surge off the bench powered the No. 5 Gannon women's basketball team to a decisive 68–43 victory over Charleston (WV) on Sunday afternoon, closing out the Atlantic Region Challenge with a strong home performance.
Charleston made several pushes to claw back, trimming the margin multiple times in the second and third quarters, but each surge was met with a poised Gannon response that kept the Golden Eagles from ever gaining momentum.
THE GAME FACTS
Final Score: Gannon 68, Charleston (WV) 43
Records: Gannon 4–1, Charleston 1–1
Location: Highmark Events Center (Erie, Pa.)
Date: November 16, 2025
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Fourth-Quarter Surge: Gannon outscored Charleston 24–7 in the final period to seal the win.
- Bench Production: The Golden Knights' reserves delivered 30 points, led by balanced scoring from Slater, Deere, and Cernuto.
- Turnover Impact: Gannon forced 21 Charleston turnovers and converted them into 23 points.
- Glass Control: Gannon held strong on the boards with 36 rebounds, paced by multiple five-rebound efforts.
- Ratliff Leads the Way: Kate Ratliff (Canal Winchester, Ohio/Canal Winchester) posted a team-high 12 points along with three steals.
- Elite at the Line: Gannon shot 15-for-16 at the charity stripe (93.8%).
- Balanced Scoring: 11 different Golden Knights recorded at least two points.
- Defensive Hold: Gannon limited Charleston to 32.7% shooting and just seven points in the fourth quarter.
Up Next
Gannon will travel to Daemen on Wednesday, November 19, at 6 p.m.
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