NEW HAVEN-Host Southern Connecticut State knocked down 13, 3-pointers to upend The College of Saint Rose 78-52 in
Northeast-10 Conference action this afternoon.
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Freshman forward
Leah Dollard scored a season-high 14 points, on 6-for-9 shooting, in 16 minutes off the bench to lead the Golden Knights (12-12/7-11 NE10). Sophomore guard
Ashley Vanderwall tossed in 10 points, while senior forward
Staci Barrett finished with six points, 10 rebounds, and three assists.
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The Owls (10-14/6-11 NE10) outscored Saint Rose 15-3 from the foul line to take a 33-19 halftime lead and then proceeded to go 9-for-10 from the arc throughout the second half to chalk up the victory.
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Senior forward Taylor McLaughlin recorded a "double-double" of 28 points and 11 rebounds, while junior forward Abby Hurlbert registered 15 points to lead the Southern Connecticut State attack.
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Looking ahead, both teams are back on the floor Wednesday with 5:30 pm contests. The Golden Knights host Pace University for Senior Night, while the Owls visit crosstown league rival New Haven.
Notes: The Golden Knights will wrap up their regular-season slate next Saturday when American International visits the Daniel P. Nolan Gymnasium…Four players are averaging at least 9.3 points with senior guard
Taylor Nazon leading the way at 12.5 ppg.
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