STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Stony Brook women's basketball fell vs. Albany in overtime, 72-68, on Wednesday night at Island Federal Credit Union Arena. With the loss, the Seawolves fall to 8-8 (0-3 AE) so far in 2017-18.

Shania Johnson (Frederick, MD.) recorded a career-high 25 points, adding six assists and five rebounds.

Quoting Head Coach Caroline McCombs
"Tonight was a hard fought game that came down to the wire. We were right there, and we had our share of opportunities. We are growing up fast as a group and need to learn from these tough lessons and respond."

Highlights

• Stony Brook shot 25-of-57 (43.9 percent) from the field in the loss.
• The Seawolves made 9-of-21 shots from 3-point range, which ties a season high.
• Johnson led the way for the Seawolves, going 8-for-21 from the field. The junior transfer shot 5-of-11 from 3-point range in 34 minutes of action.
• Jerell Matthews (Chicago, Ill.) scored 16 points, adding four rebounds and two assists.
• Aaliyah Worley (Philadelphia, PA) added seven points (her highest total since Dec. 17) and four rebounds.

Notes

• Albany out-rebounded the Seawolves 44-35.
• Stony Brook committed 19 turnovers to the Great Danes 16.
• The Seawolves shot 5-of-9 (55.6 percent) in the third quarter of action.

Next Up
The Seawolves host Vermont at Island Federal Credit Union Arena on Saturday, Jan. 13 in America East action. To purchase tickets to all 2017-18 Stony Brook women's basketball home games, CLICK HERE.