Union Tops Sage 58-41 in women's hoop action
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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28 | 30 | 58 |
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20 | 21 | 41 |
Team Stats
Union
| Game Statistics | Union | Russell Sage College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-59) | (12-44) |
| Field Goal % | 37.3% | 27.3% |
| Rebounds | 44 | 31 |
| Assists | 11 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 19 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 10 | 10 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 18 | 4 |
| Bench Pts | 18 | 3 |
Albany, NY –The Sage Colleges' women's basketball team hosted Union College on Tuesday night in Kahl Gym in a non-conference contest. The Dutchwomen snapped a two-game losing skid as they posted a 58-41 win and improve to 9-5 on the season, while the loss puts Sage at 6-7.
Union's team used a run in the mid-point of the first half to take a 17-16 lead and never looked back as they took a 28-20 lead into the locker room. Sophomore forward Kate Thompson (Clinton, NY/Clinton) finished with 11 points for Union, including seven in the first half. Junior guard Amy Loya (Bethel, CT/Immaculate) and Thompson each finished with a team-high eight caroms for Union as they held a 44-31 edge on the boards.
Sage's sophomore guard Megan Bowman (Saranac, NY/Saranac) finished with a game-high 13 points, while junior Chelsea Martin (Davenport, NY/Jefferson Central) added eight points. Sophomore center Amie Jefferson (Albany, NY/Colonie Central) had 11 rebounds, including 10 defensive board for the Gators, while making three blocks in the action. Martin added a pair as well, while Union's Thompson also had a pair.
The Gators will be back in action January 19 when they host Mt. St. Mary College in a 1 p.m. Skyline Conference contest at 1 p.m. Union College returns to action on January 18 travelling to Bard College for a 6 p.m. Liberty League contest.
