Rosemont, PA – On Wednesday night the Cairn women's basketball team comfortably held a 26-point lead over the Rosemont Ravens with under 12 minutes remaining. The Ravens clawed their way back, ending the game on a 38-15 run. The Highlanders had to hold their breath when a desperation three in the final seconds missed the mark and the Highlanders held on for the 73-70 victory.
 
Madelyn Brodish and Victoria Stum collected double-doubles to lead the Highlanders in the game. Cairn jumped out to an early 7-0 lead and it looked to smooth sailing as the Highlanders took a 38-20 lead into the half. As mentioned, Cairn grew their lead to as many as 26 points late in the third-quarter, but turnovers plagued the visitors and opened the door for a Rosemont comeback.
 
Despite some dicey situations late the Highlanders led for the entire game, marking the first game this season that Cairn led wire-to-wire.
 
Cairn opened up a 58-32 but the Ravens ended the game on the aforementioned 23-6 run over the final 12 minutes including a 14-2 streak over the final two minutes. During that final two minutes the Highlanders converted seven of their, season-high tying, 28 turnovers. The Ravens committed 21 turnovers in the contest.
 
Along with strong performances from Victoria Stum and Madelyn Brodish, Kendra Stum added nine points and grabbed nine rebounds to finish just shy of a third double-double for the Highlanders. Payton Emerick also put together a strong performance with 11 points and eight rebounds in the victory.
 
Cairn out-rebounded the Ravens 54-42 in the victory.
 
With the win the Highlanders move to 6-10 overall and 3-6 in the CSAC. Cairn with take their modest, two-game win-streak on the road when they travel to Clarks Summit on Saturday, game time is slated for 1:00 p.m.