Pearson's career-night lifts Gators to Win in Battle of New Scotland Avenue

January 28, 2014

Pearson's career-night lifts Gators to Win in Battle of New Scotland Avenue

Albany Pharmacy

14-3

Russell Sage College

10-6

Final

Albany Pharmacy 14-3

Russell Sage College 10-6

Box Score

Albany, NY –The Sage College women's basketball team hosted Albany College of Pharmacy and Health and Sciences on Tuesday night in the "Battle of New Scotland Avenue." The Gators collected the 78-37 win to lay claim to the title this year as rookie guard Frankie Pearson (Hoosick Falls, NY/Hoosick Falls Central) tallied a career-high 23 points. Sage improves to 10-6 overall, while the loss puts ACPHS at 14-3.

Sage led 43-14 at the break and was paced by Pearson's 15 first half points as she was 5-6 from the line and added two three-pointers. The Gators limited the Panthers to just three first half field goals.

By game's end, junior guard Megan Bowman (Dannemora, NY/Saranac) added 12 points with six assists and five steals. She now has 265 career assists, which ranks No. 4 all-time at Sage. Junior Lea McClain (Schenectady, NY/Mohonasen) added 10 points off the bench, while sophomore guard Jackie Leslie (Auburn, NY/Skaneateles) and rookie forward Krystyn Knockwood (Troy, NY/Troy) added six rebounds each for the Gators.

ACPHS was led by the play of junior Alexa Schooley (Auburn, NY/Union Springs) as she had 15 points. Junior Taylor Sullivan (Troy, NY/Hoosic Valley) added six points and five rebounds.

Sage will be in action on Thursday, January 30 travelling to the College of Mt. St. Vincent for a 7 p.m. Skyline Conference contest. Albany College of Pharmacy will host Fisher College at 6 p.m. on the same night.