SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts - The American International College women's basketball team cruised past Saint Rose 82-53 on Saturday, November 17 at Butova Gym in a Northeast-10 Conference matchup.

FAST FACTS:

Final Score: AIC 82, Saint Rose 53

Record: AIC improves to 1-3 overall and 1-1 in NE10 action, while Saint Rose falls to 2-2 overall and 0-2 in NE10 play.

Location: Butova Gym - Springfield, Mass.

STAT LEADERS:

AIC:

Points: Ishanna Brown (22)

Assists: Alyssa Guyon (4)

Rebounds: Dana Watts (10)

Saint Rose:

Points: Courtney Clasen (14)

Assists: Nina Fedullo (5)

Rebounds: McKayla Roberts (9)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Yellow Jackets came out of the gates strong, starting the game on a 9-0 run.
• AIC would hold on to that nine point lead at the end of the first quarter, leading over Saint Rose 20-11.
• In the second quarter, the Yellow Jacket's defense locked down the Golden Knights, allowing only five points. AIC would outscore Saint Rose 21-5 in the quarter and entered the half leading 41-16. Sophomore guard Ishanna Brown and senior forward Dana Watts combined for 23 points during the first half.
• The Yellow Jackets' lead would grow to 32 points after three quarters, up 64-32 with 10 to play.
• At the 5:31 mark in the fourth, AIC would get out to its largest lead of the game, up 34 points. Ultimately, AIC would hold on for the 82-53 win.

NEXT UP:

• The Yellow Jackets will will travel to Pace University on Wednesday, November 28 at 5:30 p.m.

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