A Quick Look
The SUNY Oneonta women's basketball team was downed today at New Paltz 71-41.  The loss for the Red Dragons drops them to 6-11 overall and 3-7 in the SUNYAC.
 
The Inside Story
Oneonta had control of the contest in the first half grabbing a 26-23 lead heading into the break.  Senior Casey Hayes (New Hyde Park/Sewanhaka) was the leader scoring 12 points in the half to lead all players.
 
Trailing 6-2 early in the first quarter, the Red Dragons settled in and doubled up New Paltz (14-3, 9-1) the rest of the way to lead 16-13 entering the second quarter.
 
The first basket for either squad in the second quarter came from senior Olivia Allrich (Ballston Spa/Ballston Spa) at the 6:53 mark.  Allrich's bucket was part of a 10-2 run for Oneonta, as they opened up an 11-point bulge with 3:25 to go.  The Hawks closed the quarter with eight unanswered to tighten the score entering the break.
 
The momentum shifted in the third quarter when the Hawks put together a 14-0 burst that erased a 30-29 deficit.  New Paltz didn't miss much in the final two quarters combining for 48 points.
 
Just the Stats
Hayes finished the game with 16 points.  Allrich collected a game high 10 rebounds to go with eight points.
 
Oneonta outrebounded the Hawks 44-31 in the game while holding a slim 26-24 advantage for points in the paint.
 
What's Next
Oneonta will be at home this Friday to face Brockport beginning at 5:30pm.