Tuesday, November 18
New Haven, CT
5:00 PM
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Photo by: Rob Rasmussen / P8Photos.com
Five Bobcats Reach Double Figures, Defeat Yale By 23
11/18/2025 9:25:00 PM | Women's Basketball
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Quinnipiac Women's Basketball team was powered by a fast start in their 69-46 win over the Yale Bulldogs on Tuesday night at the John J. Lee Amphitheater in New Haven.
Ella O'Donnell led the Bobcats with 14 points on 42.9% (6-for-14) shooting from the floor and finished one rebound shy of a double-double. Sydney Ryan recorded her first double-double as a Bobcat, recording 13 points and 13 rebounds in the win. Ella Ryan (11 points), Jackie Grisdale (11 points), and Paige Girardi (10 points) each reached double figures.
FINAL SCORE
Quinnipiac 69, Yale 46
RECORDS
Quinnipiac (2-2, 0-0 MAAC) | Yale (0-4, 0-0 IVY)
BOBCAT HIGHS
Points: Ella O'Donnell - 14
Rebounds: Sydney Ryan - 13
Assists: Ella O'Donnell, Paige Girardi, Maria Kealy – 3
Steals: Jackie Grisdale - 2
GAME REWIND
Quinnipiac got on the board first and didn't look back as they led the Bulldogs 12-3 as Yale called a timeout with just under six minutes left in the opening quarter. Out of the break, the Bobcats closed out the opening ten minutes with a 15-6 run as they led Yale 27-9 after the first quarter. Jackie Grisdale led all scorers with eight points in the opening quarter.
The Bobcats and Bulldogs traded field goals to start the second half, with the Bobcats still leading by 18 at the second quarter media timeout. The Bobcats increased their lead to 20 at the halftime break, with Sydney Ryan leading the team with five points in the second quarter.
The scoring slowed down in the third quarter as a total of 18 points were scored after the halftime break. Quinnipiac outscored the Bulldogs 11-7 in the frame and entered the final quarter with a 24-point lead, 54-30.
The Bobcats continued to maintain control of the game as they held a solid lead for the entirety of the final quarter. Sydney Ryan knocked down a three to record her first double-double as a member of the Bobcats. Although the Bulldogs outscored the Bobcats in the frame, Quinnipiac wasn't affected, as they defeated the Bulldogs by 23, improving to 2-2 on the season.
NUMBERS AND NOTES
WHO'S NEXT?
To stay up to date with all Quinnipiac women's basketball news, follow the program on Twitter/Instagram @QU_WBB or visit www.gobobcats.com/wbb.
Ella O'Donnell led the Bobcats with 14 points on 42.9% (6-for-14) shooting from the floor and finished one rebound shy of a double-double. Sydney Ryan recorded her first double-double as a Bobcat, recording 13 points and 13 rebounds in the win. Ella Ryan (11 points), Jackie Grisdale (11 points), and Paige Girardi (10 points) each reached double figures.
FINAL SCORE
Quinnipiac 69, Yale 46
RECORDS
Quinnipiac (2-2, 0-0 MAAC) | Yale (0-4, 0-0 IVY)
BOBCAT HIGHS
Points: Ella O'Donnell - 14
Rebounds: Sydney Ryan - 13
Assists: Ella O'Donnell, Paige Girardi, Maria Kealy – 3
Steals: Jackie Grisdale - 2
GAME REWIND
Quinnipiac got on the board first and didn't look back as they led the Bulldogs 12-3 as Yale called a timeout with just under six minutes left in the opening quarter. Out of the break, the Bobcats closed out the opening ten minutes with a 15-6 run as they led Yale 27-9 after the first quarter. Jackie Grisdale led all scorers with eight points in the opening quarter.
Another one from Jackie 💰 #BeGreatToday pic.twitter.com/siAaztllBB
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) November 18, 2025
The Bobcats and Bulldogs traded field goals to start the second half, with the Bobcats still leading by 18 at the second quarter media timeout. The Bobcats increased their lead to 20 at the halftime break, with Sydney Ryan leading the team with five points in the second quarter.
Great pass, easy lay 😼 #BeGreatToday pic.twitter.com/p8OkcNHeBr
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) November 18, 2025
The scoring slowed down in the third quarter as a total of 18 points were scored after the halftime break. Quinnipiac outscored the Bulldogs 11-7 in the frame and entered the final quarter with a 24-point lead, 54-30.
The Bobcats continued to maintain control of the game as they held a solid lead for the entirety of the final quarter. Sydney Ryan knocked down a three to record her first double-double as a member of the Bobcats. Although the Bulldogs outscored the Bobcats in the frame, Quinnipiac wasn't affected, as they defeated the Bulldogs by 23, improving to 2-2 on the season.
Double-double for Syd 🔥 #BeGreatToday pic.twitter.com/4nVg8aM770
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) November 18, 2025
NUMBERS AND NOTES
- Ella O'Donnell led the Bobcats in scoring for the second straight game, as she scored 14 points in the win. O'Donnell is third on the team in total points scored this season (39).
- O'Donnell finished one rebound shy of a double-double, finishing with nine in 25 minutes of action.
- Sydney Ryan recorded her first double-double as a Bobcat and eleventh of her collegiate career with 13 points and 13 rebounds (team-high).
- Ryan has recorded 30 rebounds and averages 7.5 rebounds per game this season, which both lead the team.
- Ella Ryan reached double figures for the second time this season as she scored 11 points in the win.
- Jackie Grisdale (11 points) reached double digits in scoring in all four games so far this season. Grisdale is tied for fourth in the MAAC in scoring (15.5 PPG).
- Ryan and Grisdale tied for the team lead with three made three-pointers.
- Paige Girardi scored ten points, the first time she has reached double digits in points since March 6th last season (11 against Mount St. Mary's).
- Eight Bobcats got at least one field goal to fall in the win over the Bulldogs.
- Eight Bobcats recorded at least one rebound, with three recording 5+ rebounds in the win.
- Nine Bobcats recorded at least one assist in the 23-point win over Yale.
- The Bobcats outrebounded the Bulldogs, 48-31, with 14 of those being offensive rebounds.
- Quinnipiac led for 97.4% (38:58) of the game as they improved to 2-2 on the season.
- The Bobcats have beaten the Bulldogs in back-to-back seasons, with the Bobcats winning by 20+ points in both contests.
WHO'S NEXT?
- The Bobcats will return home to face the College of Charleston on Friday, November 21st, for the first time in program history.
- Tip-off from the M&T Bank Arena is slated for 5 PM and can be seen on ESPN+.
Team Stats
QU
Yale
FG%
.419
.321
3FG%
.476
.222
FT%
.500
.500
RB
48
31
TO
12
14
STL
7
6
Game Leaders
Pts
14
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
3
Pts
11
FGM
4
3FGM
3
FTM
0
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