Before notching 14 points in Sunday's win over the University of Chicago, center Caitlin Malcolm '07, a two-time Division III All-American, had failed to score in double-figures for the Judges in five straight games- this coming from the team's leading scorer in each of the past two seasons, with 16.5 points per game last year and 15.3 in 2004-2005. Malcolm's scoring average has dipped to 12.5 so far this season, while guard Jamie Capra '08 has emerged as the team's new leading scorer at 15 points per game.

Evidently, Malcolm's scoring exploits from past seasons have made her a focal point for opposing defenses this year. She often receives double and triple teams under the basket, impeding her ability to score.

"There's always a person that's going to double me, so I have to look out for a teammate that could be open," Malcolm said.

"That's why I try not to shoot too much. I don't want to force anything."

Players are hesitant to pin the blame on Malcolm herself, instead citing their own struggles passing the ball inside.

"I think we haven't been getting Caitlin the ball as much as we should inside," point guard Kiersten Holgash '08 said.

"It's hard [for Malcolm] because when you're one of the best post players in the University Athletic Association you're going to get double- and triple-teamed every game."

Capra says that the Judges' turnover problems this season have also adversely affected Malcolm on the offensive end.

"We've been having a lot of turnovers, so a lot of times we do make the pass to Malcolm inside," Capra said.

"Defenders are coming around from the other side and stealing the ball or tipping the pass. I think our players see the double team and sometimes are afraid to throw it in [to Malcolm]."

The Judges can only hope that Malcolm's breakout game against Chicago Sunday bodes well for her offensive production over the rest of this season.