Stony Brook, N.Y. – Stony Brook women's basketball began the 2017-18 season in impressive fashion on Saturday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena, topping Manhattan, 74-59, in non-conference action. With the win, the Seawolves improve to 1-0-0 (0-0-0 AE) so far in 2017.
Quoting Head Coach Caroline McCombs
"I thought our group really came out with a lot of energy and enthusiasm to compete on our home court. Our crowd was amazing, and continued to pump us up. Manhattan is a good, experienced team, and I was proud of our perseverance."
Highlights
- Shania Johnson (Frederick, M.D.) paced the Seawolves' offense, recording 20 points, seven assists and five rebounds in the win. The junior shot 8-for-15 from the floor (3-for-8 from 3-point range).
- Jerell Matthews (Chicago, Ill.) chipped in with 13 points and eight rebounds, shooting 5-for-12 from the floor.
- Aaliyah Worley (Philadelphia, Pa.) added nine points of her own, while India Pagan (New London, Conn.) recorded eight points and four rebounds.
- The Seawolves shot 55.1 percent (27-49) from the floor on the night, going 5-for-18 from beyond the arc. The program assisted on 17 of 29 baskets.
Notes
- Johnson scored six of the Seawolves' first nine points over the first 3:04 of action. The junior drove to the basketball for her first hoop of the season, nailed a three-pointer, then hit two free throws to help Stony Brook grab an early 9-6 lead.
- Stony Brook closed out the final 3:32 of the second quarter on a 7-2 run, leading 36-29 at the half. The Seawolves shot 48.3 percent from the floor in the first half, making three three-pointers.
- The Seawolves then opened up the third quarter on a 5-0 run over the first 2:28, opening the lead up to 43-29. Johnson nailed a 3-pointer, then Worley got to the basket for two points.
- Stony Brook outscored Manhattan 19-9 in the second quarter, and 22-13 in the third. The Seawolves shot 61.5 percent in the second, and 71.4 percent in the third.
Up Next
Stony Brook hits the road for the first time this year on Tuesday, Nov. 14, traveling to Hofstra for a 7 p.m. non-conference matchup.
