ALFRED, N.Y. – Oswego State Women's Basketball started off their 2023-24 campaign with a non-conference matchup with the Alfred University Saxons. In a low scoring affair, the Lakers fell short after a second half run by the home team.

THE BASICS

Final Score: Oswego 39 (0-1, 0-0 SUNYAC), Alfred 51 (1-0-, 0-0 Empire 8)
Location: Terry S. Galanis Family Arena | Alfred, N.Y.

HOW IT HAPPENED
 

• In an even first quarter, the Lakers and Saxons traded points with Alfred pulling just ahead with a 12-11 lead at the end of the first frame.
• Shania Iglesias scored 5 of the Lakers' 11 points in the quarter.
• The Lakers would score another 11 points in the second quarter while having their best defensive performance of the night, holding the home team to just 7 points.
• At halftime, the Lakers held a slim 22-19 lead.
• In the third quarter, the Saxon began to find their shots, scoring 17 points, led by 7 by Leah Harkendrider.
• Alfred pulled away in the final frame outscoring the Lakers by a score of 15-7.
• Oswego's largest offensive output came from Giavanna White-Principio who scored 12 points in 17 minutes off the bench.

WHAT'S NEXT

The Lakers continue their slate of road games to start the season on Saturday, November 11^th when they head back to Alfred for a matchup with Alfred State.
 
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