OSWEGO, N.Y. - Freshman Sydney Hoefs and junior Chastin Giles scored a combined 28 points to lead the Oswego State Women's Basketball Team to a crucial 53-48 home victory over Plattsburgh.  The win breaks a five-game skid and moves the Lakers to 12-7 on the season and 5-7 in SUNYAC play.

THE BASICS

• Final Score:  Oswego 53, Plattsburgh 48
• Location:  Max Ziel Gymnasium, Laker Hall, Oswego, N.Y.
• Records:  Oswego 12-7 (5-7 SUNYAC), Plattsburgh 6-12 (2-9 SUNYAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Oswego started strong in going up 12-7 midway through the first quarter behind a pair of baskets from sophomore Julia Logana.
• Plattsburgh would finish the frame on an 11-4 run to take an 18-16 lead during the first break.
• Giles would put up nine points in the second quarter to help Oswego to a 33-28 lead at the game's mid-point.
• The lead would grow to 12 points in the third quarter at 40-28 before the Cardinals chipped it back to seven heading into the final stanza (42-35).
• Logana and fellow post Elaina Johnson would hit crucial buckets down the stretch to quell any Plattsburgh hopes of gaining the momentum.
• With the lead down to a single possession in the final minute, senior Logan Castiglione hit a clutch free throw to put the game away.
• Hoefs packed the stat sheet with 15 points, eight rebounds and five steals while Giles added 13 points and six boards.
• Logana just missed a double-double with eight points and 10 rebounds.
• Oswego outshot Plattsburgh 36.8% to 32.8% during the contest.

WHAT'S NEXT

The Lakers are back in action tomorrow at 2 p.m. when they host Potsdam in Max Ziel Gymnasium. 

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