Milwaukee, WI- Coming off of the winningest season in program history, the 2024-2025 Mount Mary University Basketball team opened their season at home against Blackburn College on Friday evening.  The Blue Angels used hot three point shooting and solid defense to cruise to a win over the Beavers by a score of 70-53.  It was the first season opening win for MMU Basketball since November 9th, 2018.

The Blue Angels took a 39-18 lead into intermission.  Remarkably Blackburn did not attempt a foul shot in the first half due to Mount Mary's solid interior defense.  Mount Mary shot 47% from three point range on the evening (9-19).  Returning for her first game action since December of 2023, Vanessa Diaz scored 18 points (5-8 from three point range) and grabbed seven rebounds.  Sanai Ballard scored 16 to go with five rebounds and four assists.

Alyssen Noriega scored ten points and India Lucas 11.  Lucas tallied a remarkable double double on the evening, with 11 points and 11 rebounds.  

Alexus Hatcher provided eight points and seven rebounds for the Blue Angels.  

The Blue Angels (1-0) will look to grab a second straight win when they host Emmaus Bible College on Tuesday, November 12th.  That game will tip-off at 5 pm and all live coverage will be available on www.mtmaryathletics.com