CORTLAND, N.Y. – The Oswego State women's basketball team fought hard against the #1 team in the SUNYAC before a key third-quarter run helped the Red Dragons escape with a 55-49 win. The Lakers were led by freshman Shania Iglesias with 14 points.

THE BASICS

• Final Score:  Cortland 55, Oswego 49
• Location:  Whitney T. Corey '43 Gymnasium, Cortland, N.Y.
• Records:  Cortland 12-2 (8-0 SUNYAC), Oswego 3-11 (0-8 SUNYAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• After Danielle Caivana hit the first three-pointer of the game, Cortland went on a 17-2 run, taking back the momentum.
• Iglesias hit a buzzer-beater three at the end of the first quarter to bring the team within nine points.
• At the end of the second quarter, Oswego went on an 8-0 run, closing the game to eight of the Red Dragons at 34-26.
• The Lakers continued their run in the third quarter, scoring five to Cortland's zero in the first minute and a half of play.
• With the Lakers within three, 6:04 and remaining in the third, Cortland went on a 9-0 run to give the Red Dragons a 12-point lead.
• The Green and Gold started the fourth fast as they scored four points in the first 1:15 of the quarter, bringing them within six (45-39).
• Cortland answered with a three-pointer to bring the lead back to nine.
• From there, the Lakers and Red Dragons battled back and forth offensively.
• Unfortunately, the damage had been done, the Red Dragons took the SUNYAC bout 55-49.  
• Iglesias added six rebounds and two steals to her stat line.
• Caivana concluded with 12 points in 28 minutes and three assists.
• Also chipping in for the Lakers was Logan Castiglione (8), Raiven Encarnacion (6), Diamond Pickett (6) and Logan Nyemchek (3).

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