Albany, NY — Russell Sage College women's basketball team hosted Keuka College on Senior Night. Prior to the contest, RSC celebrated the career of senior forward Madasyn Bush (Pottersville, NY/North Warren Central). Bush responded with a season-high 21 points to lead the team to a 72-50 win over Keuka. RSC is now 2-4 overall and 2-4 in the Empire 8, while Keuka drops to 0-6 overall and 0-6 in the Empire 8.
The Gators led 41-24 at the half and held a commanding edge on the boards as well, 52-32. The Gators finished in double-digit scoring paced by Bush, who shot 8-for-14 from the floor and added a double-double with a career-best 14 rebounds. Junior guard Sammy Pasinella (Mechanicville, NY/Mechanicville) had 17 points with a career-best 10 assists and collected seven rebounds with three steals in the game. Junior forward Kyra Oeffler (Green Island, NY/Heatly) added 10 points with nine rebounds. Sophomore guard Emily Erickson (Melrose, NY/Tamarac) and junior Meghan Murray (Watervliet, NY/Watervliet) added nine points apiece as well in the game.
After Friday's action, Bush continues to add to her career resume at Sage as she now has 637 career points with 418 rebounds in 80 career games played. She is now tied for 16th place on the Gator rebounding list with Ashli Fragomeni (2004-2008), while her career games played ranks 21st.
Keuka's senior guard Kaitlin Snipas (Mountain Top, PA/Crestwood) led the wolves with 10 points off the bench, while senior forward Sydney Bloom (Odessa, NY/Odessa-Montour) added nine points.
Sage returns to action on March 28 travelling to Keuka College for a 2 p.m. Empire 8 match-up.
