SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Russell Sage College had three players score in twin figures in this evening's 71-45 non-conference loss at Skidmore.
Junior guard Malena Gereau (Schroon Lake, NY/Schroon Lake Central) topped the Gators with a career-high 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting in their season opener. She added three rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Junior guard Lauren Sanderson (Ravena, NY/RCS) and sophomore guard Layla Acosta (Haines City, FL/Haines City) added 12 points apiece.
Junior guard Andi Levitz paced Skidmore (1-0), which led 21-6 after the opening period, with 18 points. Senior forward Julia Blanck contributed a double-double of 17 points on 6-of-6 shooting and 12 rebounds, three blocks, two steals and two assists.
Looking ahead, RSC (0-1) is participating in the University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) Tip-Off Tournament on November 17-18.
Gator Bites: The Gators are coming off their second-consecutive appearance in the Empire 8 Conference Championship Tournament Semifinals…10 players returned from the team…They join five 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.
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