BROCKPORT, NY - The Brockport Women's Basketball team (11-6, 7-1 E8) brought home a commanding 31 point victory at Alfred University (9-8, 3-5 E8), defeating the Saxons, 81-50, on Saturday, January 24th. The Golden Eagles secured its fifth straight win, with all five victories coming in Empire 8 play.

Mandy Brink could not be stopped, providing her best outing to date with a career high 24 points on efficient 60% shooting from beyond the arc (3-5). Brink did it all for the Green and Gold, dishing a game high six assists and finishing tied with Lila Lovgren for the team lead in rebounding with seven. 

Stephanie Jean-Baptiste was just as effective, scoring 21 points (10-16 FG) on 60% shooting from deep (3-5 3PT), adding five rebounds, a block, and a steal in a well-rounded effort. Leading the conference in points per game (18.9), SJB has posted 20+ points with 5+ rebounds in three of her last four outings.

The Golden Eagles would start slow coming out of the gate, scoring just 14 points in the first quarter on sub-optimal 27.7% shooting from the floor. The Saxons would ride solid three point shooting (3-9) in the first quarter, taking a two point lead into the second quarter. Down by five with 53 second left in the quarter, three straight Mandy Brink points would make the score 16-14 in favor of the home team at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter would see the Golden Eagles post arguably the squad's best quarter of the season. Brockport would catch fire from the field, shooting 61.1% from the floor (11-18) and 57.1% from downtown (4-7 3PT), while holding the Saxons to just 21% shooting in the frame (4-19). Stephanie Jean-Baptiste (12PT, 5-7 FG) and Mandy Brink (10PT, 4-4 FG) were a two-women show in the quarter, combining for 22 points and drilling two threes each. Addy VanDewater provided excellent minutes off the bench, scoring four points (2-3) in the quarter. The Green and Gold would take a 40-27 lead into the halftime break.

Alfred would bounce back coming out of halftime, enjoying solid shooting (7-15 FG) from the field and beyond the arc (3-8 3PT). Despite regressing offensively from the second quarter, made three pointers from Jackie Kozakiewicz, Ava Howie, and Jean-Baptiste in the third would help Brockport edge Alfred 19-17 in the quarter.

Up 15 entering the final 10 minutes, Brockport's defense would end a possible Saxon comeback bid, allowing just two made field goals (6 points). Ava Howie (5PT, 2-2), Mandy Brink (6PT, 2A), and Claire Turner (5PT, STL), all scored 5+ points in Brockport's 22 point fourth quarter, leading to the 81-50 win. 

Ava Howie provided excellent minutes off the bench, scoring eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 3PT) with three rebounds in just 10 minutes of action. Jackie Kozakiewicz did much of the same, scoring seven points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT) with three assists and a rebound.

Casey Mahony played a season-high 20 minutes, providing a scrappy effort with six rebounds and a game high three steals.

The Golden Eagles found a groove from beyond the arc, tying the squad's season-best single-game mark for three point percentage (42.9%).

Up Next: Brockport will host Russell Sage College for the Play4Kay Women's Cancer Awareness game on Friday, January 30th at 5:30 PM.