The SUNY Oneonta women's basketball team defeated Fredonia today 64-58 and, in the process, jumped into second place in the SUNYAC by one-half game over the Blue Devils.  The victory for Oneonta (10-7, 7-3 SUNYAC) completed a weekend sweep in Western New York after having defeated Buffalo State last night.
 
Today's game was decided in the fourth period where the Red Dragons overcame a small three-point deficit outscoring Fredonia (12-5, 7-4 SUNYAC) 25-16.  Oneonta made 8-of-12 shots including 3-of-6 from behind the arc while converting 6-of-8 free throws in grabbing an important conference win.
 
A balanced scoring attack today for Oneonta included eight players contributing to the 64 points.  Senior Cara Adams (Attleboro, MA/Bishop Feehan) led the Red Dragons with 13 points followed by freshman Leanne Corso (Commack/Commack) who added 12 points.  Senior Sara DiPasquale (Buffalo, NY/Cardinal O'Hara) and junior Samantha Lisikatos (Cold Spring/Haldane) combined for 16 points off the bench.
 
Midway through the final period, Oneonta still trailed by two points until a pair of free throws by rookie Alexa Amalbert (Nanuet/Nanuet) tied the game at 52 apiece with 4:31 remaining.  Oneonta took the lead for good on a layup by DiPasquale at the 4:11 mark after Kathryn Halloran converted 1-of-2 from the line.
 
The Blue Devils did get to within one point at 58-57 with 35 seconds left, but the Red Dragons made its free throws down the stretch to secure the win.
 
Oneonta will play its final road games of the regular season next weekend when they will be at Plattsburgh and SUNY Potsdam.