Dec. 2, 2002

Final Stats

Stony Brook, N.Y. - A late rally by the Stony Brook women's basketball team (0-4) wasn't enough as St. John's University (3-2) defeated the Seawolves, 68-57, at the SBU Sports Complex on Monday night.

After keeping the game close for much of the first half, the Red Storm used a 10-2 run to extend their lead to 41-25 heading into the lockerroom. St. John's blistered the nets with 64 percent shooting (16-of-25 field goals) and Danielle Rainey netted 14 of her game-high 23 points in the first 20 minutes to lead SJU to the 16-point advantage. Meanwhile, the Seawolves struggled from outside, connecting on just 36 percent of their shots (12-of-33).

The Red Storm continued to pull away in the second half, building their lead to as many as 20. Rainey's fast-break layup gave St. John's a 63-43 edge with 7:29 remaining.

Stony Brook managed to creep back into the game, outscoring the Red Storm 14-5 the rest of the way, including a 9-0 run in the final five minutes. Sophomore Stephanie Barlett nailed two of her three three-pointers during the stretch, but Stony Brook could get no closer than the final margin of 11.

Barlett led Stony Brook with a career-high 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting, including 3-of-6 from three-point territory. Sophomore Bojana Bogetic recorded her first career double-double with 10 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.

Rainey led the Red Storm with 23 points and six boards, while Shemika Stevens chipped in with 10.

The loss marks the first time since the 1998-99 campaign that Stony Brook has lost its first four games of the season.

The Seawolves are back in action this weekend when they host to the sixth annual Holiday Inn Express Tournament. Stony Brook faces Fairleigh Dickinson in the first round on Friday at 7 p.m.