WBB: Wildcats Dominate in NAC Opener.

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Photo Credit: Cottonwood Studios (cottonwoodstudioscny.com)

CANTON, N.Y. -  The SUNY Poly women's basketball team won big in their first-ever North Atlantic Conference (NAC) game against  SUNY Canton. The Wildcats overmatched the Kangaroos right from the jump, getting out to a 20-3 lead in the first quarter. The Wildcats are now 4-2 this season. 

 

A FAST START: 

The Wildcats started the game with a 13-0 run, leading to a 20-3 lead in the first quarter. Molly Burdick led the charge in the big first quarter with 10 points. She was a perfect 3-3 from the field and knocked down all of her four free throws in the quarter. The Wildcat defense held the roos to 1-13 shooting from the field and dominated on the glass, outrebounding the Roos 13-3. The Wildcats also had a significant 

 

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES: 

  • Molly Burdick had a fantastic game. The junior had a 25 point 15 rebound double-double with four steals and two blocks. 

  • Kierra Connor had 13 points and was a rebound shy of a double-double. 

  • Lauren Denny scored 12 points and had a game-high six assists. 

  • Alexandra DeBeatham had 11 points, three steals, and an assist. 

  • Shanelle Borth had a team-high eight points for SUNY Canton. 

  • Samantha Dayter and Seattle Lettau each scored seven points for the Roos. 

 

UP NEXT: 

The Wildcats will travel to NVU-Johnson for the second leg of their weekend road trip. The Wildcats and the Badgers will tip-off at 3:00 PM.

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