Jan. 6, 2002

Final Stats

Stony Brook, N.Y. - The Stony Brook women's basketball team used a 9-4 run in the final five minutes of play to earn a 60-52 victory in the Seawolves' America East Conference opener at the SBU Sports Complex Sunday afternoon. Stony Brook (7-4, 1-0 America East) snapped Maine's three-game winning streak while recording its fourth straight win and sixth in the last seven games.

Although the Seawolves hit just 19-of-29 free throws (65 percent) during the game, Stony Brook nailed 5-of-6, including 4-of-4 by Theresa LoParrino, in the final five minutes to stop the Black Bears' (8-5, 1-1 America East) rally. Maine had cut the lead to just three, 51-48, with 5:09 left to play.

Jill George's seven points and 12 rebounds in the second half helped Stony Brook stretch its lead to 44-34, its largest lead of the game, with 11:36 left to play.

After the Seawolves scored the first basket of the game, it was Maine which led most of the first half, until a Danielle DeGiorgio layup gave the Seawolves a 20-19 edge with 5:22 before the break. Maine had its last lead at 30-29 with 16:41 remaining in the game.

Stony Brook's Sherry Jordan led the Seawolves with 19 points and also recorded six rebounds and four steals. George's 16 rebounds set a new career-high and tied the second-best performance in a game in Stony Brook women's basketball history. George also chipped in with 11 points for her third double-double this season . LoParrino struggled from the field, hitting just 1-of-15 field goals, but nailed 10-of-12 free throws en route to 13 points.

For Maine, it was Heather Earnest leading the way with 23 points and 10 boards, while Monica Peterson chipped in with 11 points.

The Seawolves return to action on Friday, Jan. 11, when they play host to Northeastern in another America East matchup. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.