Saxons Dominate Buffalo State, Set Sights on crossbar Alfred Classic
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The Alfred University women’s basketball team is off to a strong start, securing a decisive 67-44 victory over Buffalo State University in their home opener on tuesday, building a 2-0 record to begin the season.
Alfred,NY – The Alfred university women’s basketball team showcased a commanding performance Tuesday,defeating Buffalo State University 67-44 and igniting excitement for the upcoming Crossbar Alfred Classic. The Saxons’ victory was fueled by stellar individual performances and a tenacious defensive effort that stifled the Bengals’ offense.
Double-Double Power Propels Alfred
Jaidyn Chest and Natalee Collins both recorded double-doubles, leading the Saxons to victory. Chest spearheaded the attack with 18 points, shooting efficiently at 6-of-12 from the field and a remarkable 4-of-5 from the three-point line. Collins contributed 14 points, converting 7-of-12 shots, and complemented her scoring with 10 rebounds. Both players demonstrated all-around excellence, with Chest adding two assists and two steals, while Collins blocked three shots.
Libby Benner also made a critically important impact, scoring 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting, including 3-of-9 from beyond the arc. The Saxons’ fast start was especially impressive, as they raced to a 23-4 lead at the end of the first quarter, effectively setting the tone for the remainder of the contest.
Defensive Dominance and Rebounding Prowess
Alfred’s defense proved to be a major factor in the win, holding Buffalo State to a mere 1-of-13 shooting performance in the first quarter. The Saxons’ ability to control the boards was also crucial, outrebounding the Bengals 57-51 and securing 17 offensive rebounds that led to 19 second-chance points.
Statistically, Alfred shot 27-of-75 (.360) from the field,8-of-33 (.242) from the three-point line, and 5-of-10 (.500) from the free-throw line. Buffalo State struggled with their shooting, going 17-of-71 (.239) overall and 10-of-18 (.556) from the charity stripe.The Saxons also capitalized on Bengal turnovers, converting them into 19 points.
looking Ahead to the Crossbar Alfred Classic
“We came out playing some quality basketball on both ends,” said Head Coach Mike Moskowitz.”We had six assists on eight first-quarter field goals and had five stretches of three straight stops, both of which led to a huge advantage out of the gate.We have to find a way to get back on track and get into a better flow on offense when we get stagnant. On the defensive end, we have to finish possessions as well as we did in the first half. We allowed 14 second-half offensive rebounds,which led to a lot of fouls and second-chance points. Excited to prep for a tough weekend with this group.”
Alfred will now turn its attention to the Crossbar Alfred Classic.
Why did it end? The game ended with Alfred University
