From NYU Athletics
The New York University women's basketball team defeated
Farmingdale State College 72-51 on Tuesday night, December 9, at
the Jerome S. Coles Sports Center in Manhattan.
The Violets (8-0), who entered the contest ranked #10
by D3hoops.com and #11 in the USA
Today Sports Division III Top 25 Poll, were led by
center Emily Rowe, who had team highs with 14
points and 10 rebounds for her third-career double-double.
Forward Megan Dawe also scored in double
figures during the victory over the Rams (3-3), chipping in 11
points to go along with seven rebounds.
"I thought we moved the ball really well tonight," said NYU Head
Coach Lauren Hall-Gregory. "A lot of players got
good looks at the hoop. We continue to be a team that on any given
night a different player can step up. I think when we get into
conference play that will be really important."
NYU controlled the play from the opening tip to the closing
whistle, never traling in the contest. En route to their 21-point
victory, the Violets stretched out their lead to as many as 38
points midway through the second half. In addition, the home team
saw a large contribution from its bench players. NYU outscored
Farmingdale State 42-9 in that category.
The Violets also controlled the offensive and defensive boards,
outrebounding the Rams 21-18 and 37-24, respectively, and 58-42
overall.
"In the first half we did a good job on the defensive boards, which
set the tone for us offensively," continued Hall-Gregory.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Overall, all 16 Violets played no less than four minutes on
Tuesday night, with 12 playing at least 10 minutes and none playing
more than 19.
- NYU outscored Farmingdale State in points in the paint (36-26),
points off turnovers (15-12) and second-chance points (23-13).
- Guards Amy Harioka and Maya
Wasowicz each contributed nine points for NYU. Harioka
was 3-of-5 from the floor, 2-of-2 from the free-throw line and
added two assists. Wasowicz grabbed two rebounds and had an assist
and a steal.
- Forward Mikaela Pyatt played a career- and
team-high 19 minutes, registering seven points and three
rebounds.
- Guard Drew Cabral led all players with five
assists on the night. She also contributed three rebounds, two
points, two steals, and a block.
- Guard Melissa Peng had four helpers, as
well. The senior co-captain finished with three points, two
rebounds and two steals.