WILMINGTON, Del. – The Padua Pandas delivered a dominant performance Tuesday night, securing a 66-35 victory over the Tower Hill Hillers. Led by standout senior Abigail Grillo, the Pandas controlled the game from the opening minutes, using aggressive defense and efficient shooting to pull away early. Grillo wasted no time making an impact, stealing the ball on the Hillers' first possession and setting up Abigail Hayes for Padua’s opening basket. Liliana DiMarco added to the early lead, capitalizing on second-chance opportunities as the Pandas ended the first quarter ahead 16-7.

Tower Hill attempted to fight back in the second quarter, but Padua’s defensive pressure proved overwhelming. Hayes sparked the Pandas with another steal, taking it coast-to-coast for an and-one opportunity. Grillo continued her stellar night, draining a deep three-pointer before following it up with a smooth mid-range jumper. The Pandas’ relentless energy kept the Hillers from gaining any momentum, allowing them to extend their lead well into the second half.