Sage collects key home opening night win over SVC, 86-31
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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16 | 15 | 31 |
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34 | 52 | 86 |
Albany, NY – The Sage Colleges' women's basketball team hosted the Mountaineers of Southern Vermont College on Wednesday night in the team's home opener. The Gators cruised to an 86-31 win to improve to 2-1 overall, while SVC drops to 0-3.
For the Gators, freshman guard Krystyn Knockwood (Troy, NY/Troy) led the team off the bench with her 12 points, while junior forward Carlee Hirt (Beacon, NY/John Jay) added 11 points. Junior guards Krysta Vanacore (Poughquag, NY/Our Lady of Lourdes) and Lea McClain (Schenectady, NY/Mohonasen) each chipped in nine points for the Gators. Sage connected for seven three-point baskets including five in the second half.
Sage opened with a 34-16 halftime lead and held a commanding 47-33 edge on the boards in the win.
For SVC, sophomore guard Amber Flagg (Windsor, CT/Windsor) lead all players with her 14 points as she added four assists with five steals. Sophomore forward Sarah McDonald (Cohoes, NY/Cohoes) added six points for the Mountaineers.
Sage is back in action on November 23 travelling to Utica College for a 2 p.m. non-conference game.
Team Stats
Southern Vt.
| Game Statistics | Southern Vt. | Russell Sage College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (14-45) | (36-77) |
| Field Goal % | 31.1% | 46.8% |
| Rebounds | 33 | 48 |
| Assists | 7 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 36 | 17 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 4 | 45 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 2 | 15 |
| Pts in the Paint | 20 | 30 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 3 | 50 |
