Brockport, NY - The Brockport women's basketball team defeated Fredonia, 78-71, on Thursday, January 16^th. Brockport improved to 8-7 overall and 4-4 in SUNYAC play.
 
The Golden Eagles came out hot from three-point range in the first quarter, shooting 45.5% (5-11) from beyond the arc. The Golden Eagles would take a six-point lead into the second frame.
 
Zoe Zutes would drill a midrange jumper to extend the Brockport lead to 9 with 2:30 remaining before a pair of Sarah Seaman free throws cut the lead to 7 entering halftime. Zutes would finish with 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and a block.
 
The Blue Devils would cut the lead to 1 entering the fourth, thanks to 8 third-quarter points from Allie Wandell. Wandell was effective throughout, leading Fredonia with 20 points and 8 rebounds.
 
The Golden Eagles cruised back ahead in the fourth, thanks to an 8-0 run all coming from Zairea Hannah. She would finish the contest with her 5^th double-double of the season, scoring 16 points and grabbing 14 rebounds.
 
Mandy Brink put together her best performance as a Golden Eagle, leading the team with a career-high 16 points and adding 3 rebounds.
 
Kelsey Morgans made winning plays throughout, shooting a perfect 2-2 for 5 points, adding 5 rebounds, and delivering great hustle plays for Brockport.
 
Anna Lee rounded out the double-digit scorers for Brockport, scoring 12 points on 50% shooting (5-10).
 
Bench points proved to be the difference maker as the Brockport bench outscored the Fredonia bench unit 29 to 22.
 
The Golden Eagles will head to Geneseo on Saturday, January 16^th at 2 p.m.