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FREDONIA, N.Y. -- The Fredonia State women's basketball team dropped its opening game of SUNYAC play, 67-56, to New Paltz on Friday.
With the score tied 10-10 seven minutes into the game the Hawks went on a nine-point run and would maintain the lead the rest of the game.
Going into the half the Hawks carried a 35-22 edge on the scoreboard and a 25-13 advantage in rebounds. The Hawks were led by Kahsyrah Bryant with 9 points and 8 rebounds in the first half.
Becky Hebert had 9 points for the Devils.
The Blue Devils came out strong in the second half out-scoring the Hawks 12-6 to bring the game within five points, 39-34. Hebert accounted for nine points during the rally. After trading baskets, New Paltz ran off eight unanswered points to take a 49-36 lead.
The Devils pulled within six points late in the game. With 2:40 left in regulation the Blue Devils trailed 59-53 following a pair of
Jenna Austin free throws.
Hebert led the Blue Devils with 23 points.
Jaimie Warren had 12 points and 8 rebounds.
New Paltz finished with four players in double figures. Bryant recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Shannan Walker and Michelle Valle had 12 apiece, and Jennifer ended with 10 points.
The Hawks improve to 4-0 on the season and 1-0 in SUNYAC play.
Blue Devils fall to 4-2 overall and 0-1 in SUNYAC play.
Fredonia State plays host to Oneonta Saturday at 2 p.m.in the Steele Hall Fieldhouse.
