ALBANY, N.Y. – Russell Sage College shot 40.4 percent from the field and had three players register double figures to secure tonight's Empire 8 Conference game against Elmira 67-51.
The Gators, now winners of two-straight, used a 21-6 first half run across 11:37 to take control of the contest.
Sophomore guard Layla Acosta (Haines City, FL/Haines City) established a career-high with 30 points on 45.0 percent shooting in the triumph. She became just the seventh Gator to tally 30 or more points in a game.
Junior guard Olivia Huneau (Cohoes, NY/Cohoes) added 14 points on 5-of-10 shooting and nine rebounds, while junior guard Malena Gereau (Schroon Lake, NY/Schroon Lake Central) recorded 10 points and five assists.
Sophomore forward Allison Louque (Westminster, MD/Winters Mills) made her presence felt in the key, blocking five Elmira shots and grabbing eight rebounds. Her effort played a role in the Soaring Eagles (6-6/1-4 E8) shooting 29.5 percent from the field.
Junior guard Laura Bogota led Elmira with 12 points.
RSC (4-10/2-3 E8) continues a three-game homestand tomorrow at 2:00 PM vs. Alfred.
Gator Bites: RSC made its second-consecutive appearance in the Empire 8 Conference Championship Tournament Semifinals last season…Nine players returned from the team…They joined four newcomers to make up this year's roster…Head coach Allison Coleman began her tenth season at the helm with an overall record of 136-84… Sophomore guard Layla Acosta (Haines City, FL/Haines City) started the weekend leading RSC with a 12.5 scoring average.
