College Roundup: Banks breaks Siena Heights scoring record

Peyton Banks broke the Siena Heights Women's Basketball career points record in helping the Saints cruise to a 79-27 win over Madonna Wednesday night.

Banks, who led all scorers with 18 points, hit a free throw a minute and a half into the second quarter to eclipse the record of 1,812 points set by Laura Panozzo, who played 2003-2007.

Banks' name is all over the Saints career record page, she currently holds the record for total points (1,827), free throws made (493), free throw percentage (90.5%), and three point field goal percentage (41.8%).

She sits in second place in points per game (15.1), third place in rebounds (874), fourth place in free throws attempted (545) and fifth place in field goals made.

Her ranks are sixth in field goals attempted (1,183), seventh in 3-point field goals made (150), and ninth in field goal percentage (50%) and three point field goals attempted (359).

"Peyton has been a very good and consistent player for us since the start of her career,” said Siena Heights coach Sue Syljebeck. “To see her break a record that was set by an incredibly talented player like Laura Panozzo shows her drive and work ethic. This record is one that she hasn't been focused on, she has just kept putting in her work to help our team win games."

Madonna scored the opening basket of the game right off the tip off. From there the Saints cruised, going on a 9-0 run and never looking back.

At the end of the first quarter the lead was 19-9. In the second quarter, Madonna didn't score until two free throws were made with 1:30 left in the half. A 24-2 advantage for the Saints in the second quarter made the halftime score 43-11.

The third and fourth quarter were much the same, with the 18-8 advantages in both quarters leading to the 79-27 win.

THE COACH SAID

Sue Syljebeck: "It was a strong game top to bottom tonight and was good to see contributions from our entire roster tonight. We had a chance to see some quality minutes from a lot of players tonight which is always a good thing."

TOP PERFORMERS

Peyton Banks 18 points

Sha'Kyia Parker 9 points, 5 steals

Brooke Rebman 7 points

Jillian Gelso 5 rebounds

Lauren DeWolf 4 assists, 3 steals

UP NEXT

Siena Heights (8-2 overall, 4-1 in Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference) returns to action Saturday when it hosts Rochester University for a 5 pm tip off.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Saints waste early lead

Siena Heights jumped out to a 9-2 lead against Madonna Wednesday, but wound up on the short end of an 82-65 score.

Madonna responded to the Saints’ fast start with 13-5 run over the next three minutes to take their first lead.

Siena Heights held one more lead at 16-15 as the first half continued to stay close. Madonna started to create some distance with six minutes left in the half, extending their lead to seven points.

A three point basket at the end of the half increased the Madonna lead to 9 points going into the break.

The second half saw Madonna continue to add to their lead, getting it to a 19-point lead before SHU battled back.  The Saints were able to creep back to within seven points with nine minutes left in the game, however Madonna once again pulled away down the stretch, pushing the lead to a high of 21 points before the Saints scored the game's final five points to create the final score of 82-65.

TOP PERFORMERS

Luis Young 15 points, 2 assists

Davin Walker 12 points

Curtis Bell III 12 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists

Colin Nutter 10 points, 2 assists

UP NEXT

The Saints return to action on Saturday when they host Rochester University for a 3 pm tip off.

This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: College Roundup: Banks breaks Siena Heights scoring record