Lakers Drop Season Opener in Alfred
ALFRED, N.Y. – Oswego State Women’s Basketball started off their 2023-24 campaign with a non-conference matchup with the Alfred University Saxons. In a low scoring affair, the Lakers fell short after a second half run by the home team.
THE BASICS
Final Score: Oswego 39 (0-1, 0-0 SUNYAC), Alfred 51 (1-0-, 0-0 Empire 8)
Location: Terry S. Galanis Family Arena | Alfred, N.Y.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- In an even first quarter, the Lakers and Saxons traded points with Alfred pulling just ahead with a 12-11 lead at the end of the first frame.
- Shania Iglesias scored 5 of the Lakers’ 11 points in the quarter.
- The Lakers would score another 11 points in the second quarter while having their best defensive performance of the night, holding the home team to just 7 points.
- At halftime, the Lakers held a slim 22-19 lead.
- In the third quarter, the Saxon began to find their shots, scoring 17 points, led by 7 by Leah Harkendrider.
- Alfred pulled away in the final frame outscoring the Lakers by a score of 15-7.
- Oswego’s largest offensive output came from Giavanna White-Principiowho scored 12 points in 17 minutes off the bench.
WHAT’S NEXT
The Lakers continue their slate of road games to start the season on Saturday, November 11th when they head back to Alfred for a matchup with Alfred State.
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