Gators Use Strong Defense to Start Weekend with Road Win
KEUKA PARK, N.Y. – Russell Sage College outscored host Keuka 27-4 in the second quarter to pick up an 80-29 road Empire 8 Conference victory this evening.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
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18 | 27 | 23 | 12 | 80 |
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10 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 29 |
Team Stats
Russell Sage College
Keuka
| Game Statistics | Russell Sage College | Keuka |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (29-64) | (10-53) |
| Field Goal % | 45.3% | 18.9% |
| Rebounds | 53 | 28 |
| Assists | 19 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 20 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 24 | 4 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 15 | 5 |
| Pts in the Paint | 40 | 8 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 10 | 2 |
| Bench Pts | 16 | 12 |
KEUKA PARK, N.Y. – Russell Sage College outscored host Keuka 27-4 in the second quarter to pick up an 80-29 road Empire 8 Conference victory this evening.
The Gators (10-7/6-4 E8), which led 45-14 at the half, held Keuka to 18.9 percent shooting, including 12.9 percent from beyond the arc.
Sophomore guard Syrita Faraj (Troy, NY/Tamarac) topped all players with 23 points. The reigning E8 Rookie of the Year, who netted 16 points in the first half, grabbed nine rebounds and dished out five assists.
Forward Giuliana Pritchard (Amsterdam, NY/Amsterdam/Hartwick), a graduate student, added 20 points on 8-of-12 shooting, and rebounds, while senior guard Sammy Pasinella (Mechanicville, NY/Mechanicville) tossed in 12 points.
Senior forward Meg McGwin and senior guard Killian Mahoney paced the Wolves (3-14/0-10 E8) with six points each.
RSC continues E8 play next at Utica on Saturday afternoon at 2:00 pm.
Notes: The Gators are coming off a semifinal appearance in the E8 Conference Championship Tournament…11 players returned from the team…Sophomore guard Syrita Faraj (Troy, NY/Tamarac) and senior guard Sammy Pasinella (Mechanicville, NY/Mechanicville) highlighted the group…Faraj, the 2021-22 E8 Rookie of the Year, surpassed 500 career points on Dec. 29 vs. Rhode Island College…Pasinella, a two-time All-Conference selection, opened the season ranked sixth in program records with 120 career made three-pointers…Forward Giuliana Pritchard (Amsterdam, NY/Amsterdam/Hartwick), a graduate student, surpassed 1,000 career collegiate points on Jan. 13 vs. Medaille...Head coach Allison Coleman began her ninth season at the helm with an overall record of 119-74…She secured her 125th career victory on Dec. 3, 2022 vs. Keuka.
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