Bowman and McClain's efforts not enough as Gators fall to Panthers
February 5, 2013

Bowman and McClain's efforts not enough as Gators fall to Panthers

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Albany, NY –The Panthers of Albany College of Pharmacy hosted the Sage Colleges' women's basketball team on Tuesday night in a battle of New Scotland Avenue. The host Panthers tallied a 66-59 win to improve to 14-3 on the season, while riding a three-game win streak. The loss puts Sage at 7-13 on the season.

ACP held a 36-22 lead at the break and the Gators went on a 12-2 run to open the first four minutes of the second half and pulled within four points, 38-34.

The Gators tied the action at 50-50 at the 6:28 mark as rookie guard Jackie Leslie (Auburn, NY/Skaneatles) hit a three-pointer. After a tie once again at 52-52, the Panthers took a 56-52 lead on baskets from junior Megan Serley (Oriskany, NY/Oriskany) and Kristen McKeel (Massena, NY/Massena Central).

The Panthers finished the game on a 14-7 run to collect the victory as senior center Alyson Johnson (Malone, NY/Franklin Academy) made both of her free throws at 0:25 to put the Panthers up 66-59, a score that would hold up as she led all scorers with her 16 points. For the game, ACP shot 84.4% from the free throw line as they made 27 of 32 shots from the charity stripe. ACP had four players finish in double-digits as Schooley and sophomore Taylor Sullivan (Troy, NY/Hoosic Valley) each had 13 points, followed by 12 points from junior Kelsey Johnson (Malone, NY/Franklin Academy).

Sophomore guards Megan Bowman (Saranac, NY/Saranac) and Lea McClain (Schenectady, NY/Mohonasen) each finished in double digits for the Gators. Bowman had 15 points, while McClain finished with 11 points.

The Gators will be back in action on February 7 when they host Albertus Magnus College in a non-conference contest to be held at the Neff Center. First tip is set for 7 p.m.