Women’s Basketball Eclipses 100 points in E8 Quarterfinal Rout of Elmira
Brockport, NY- The #1 seeded Brockport women’s basketball team is heading to the Empire 8 Semifinals, rolling past Elmira, 101-62, on Saturday, February 22nd. The win moved Brockport to 23-3 on the season with a 15-1 record in the Empire 8.
Stephanie Jean-Baptiste led all scorers with 25 points in 22 minutes off the bench on 9-17 shooting, adding three steals.
Kaileigh Hunt was excellent throughout, dropping 15 points (6-7 FG) with ten rebounds, four steals, and two blocks in a double-double effort.
Mandy Brink continued her strong play, pouring in 15 points with nine rebounds off the bench.
Shannon Blankenship (13 points, 3-5 3PT) and Harmony Philo (10 points, 2-5 3PT) were excellent from beyond the arc, combining for 23 points.
The first quarter saw a Brockport jump out to an early lead, highlighted by Stephanie Jean-Baptiste, who scored seven points, including a crucial three-pointer at 3:56 to break an early tie. Kaileigh Huntcontributed significantly with multiple offensive rebounds and a tip-in to push Brockport ahead. The Golden Eagles capitalized on turnovers throughout the quarter, closing the quarter up 25-18.
In the second quarter, the Green and Gold showcased efficient scoring and defense, resulting in a 29-17 advantage over the Soaring Eagles in the quarter. Stephanie Jean-Baptiste was instrumental, contributing with a layup and a three-pointer, while Peyton Maneri’s defense led to multiple steals. The quarter saw Brockport excel on the fast break, which extended their lead to 37-21. Brockport’s defense forced the Soaring Eagles into eight turnovers, entering halftime up 54-35.
In the third quarter, the Golden Eagles would extend its lead, scoring 24 points to Elmira’s 19. Shannon Blankenship would drill a three-pointer at 8:26, followed by Stephanie Jean-Baptiste’ssuccessful three at 8:07, contributing to a scoring run. Kaileigh Hunt also played a key role, scoring a layup with 1:22 left, solidifying Brockport’s lead in the quarter.
The fourth quarter would see Brockport outscore the Soaring Eagles 23-8. Cam Tooley facilitated with an assist at 8:25, leading to a three-pointer by Shannon Blankenship. Mandy Brink continued her strong outing, burying two of three free throws in the final moments to cross the century mark and help give Brockport the 101-62 victory.
The Golden Eagles dominated the turnover battle (23 to 9), adding effective shooting from downtown (11-27, 40.7%).
Up Next: Brockport will host Nazareth in the Empire 8 Semifinals on Wednesday, February 26th, with the time of the contest to still be determined.