Balanced attack lifts Sage women's squad past FSC for 12th straight win

Balanced attack lifts Sage women's squad past FSC for 12th straight win

Farmingdale, NY— The Sage College's women's basketball team travelled to Farmingdale State College for a Skyline Conference contest with the Rams on Saturday. The Gators racked up an impressive 74-51 win to earn the squad's 12th straight victory and help Sage remain unbeaten in the league. Sage improves to 13-2 overall and remains unbeaten in the league with a 9-0 record.  FSC drops to 5-10 overall and 4-4 in the league.

With Saturday's win, Sage's win streak has grown to 12 games and ties the program's all-time consecutive game win streak of 12 games set last season after Sage went unbeaten from Jan. 15, 2015 - February 19, 2015.

Sage led 43-20 at the break and was paced by the play of five players that finished with double-digit scoring performances. Rookie Macie Holmes (Amsterdam, NY/Mekeel Christian Academy) surpassed her career high of 18 points she scored on Tuesday night in Sage's overtime win over MSMC as she tallied 19 points against FSC. She made 6-of-8 shots from the floor, while hitting 5 of 7 three pointers with five assists.

Juniors Krystyn Knockwood (Troy, NY/Troy) and Frankie Pearson (Hoosick Falls, NY/Hoosick Falls) each finished with 14 points. Pearson added three baskets from beyond the arch, elevating her career resume to 109 three-pointers which is No. 2 all-time at Sage. Knockwood had a double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds, while also tallying five blocks in the game. She moved into the No. 2 spot in the career blocks list with 68 as she moved ahead Kelly Murphy (65, 1999-2002).

Rookie Emily Parslow (Fonda, NY/Fonda-Fultonville) finished with 11 points and three assists, while sophomore forward Gen Schoff (Little Falls, NY/Little Falls) poured in 11 points with seven rebounds and a pair of blocks. Schoff, the team's leading scorer has tallied double-digits in 13 of the team's 15 games this season.

Sage returns to action on January 21 travelling to St. Joseph's College-Brooklyn for a 5:30 p.m. Skyline Conference contest.