PANTHERS FALL TO DOLPHINS, 59-50
FEBRUARY 15, 2007
OLD WESTBURY, N.Y.-The Old Westbury women's basketball team was held to 10 points over the final 8:27 in the second half and fell to the Dolphins of Mount Saint Vincent, 59-50. Old Westbury is now 12-12 overall and 4-11 in Skyline play. Mount Saint Vincent improves to14-9 overall and 9-7 in the Skyline.
Old Westbury posted three Panthers in double-digits and were led by Monique Midy and Ashawn Ferguson, who scored 12 points apiece. Midy finished with a game-high 13 rebounds to go along with 2 steals and 1 block. Ferguson pulled down 12 rebounds (9 offensive) and nabbed 3 steals. Danna Purnell came off the bench and contributed 10 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 assists and 1 block. Jazmin Bradley added 7 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. Chanel Benjamin provided instant energy off the bench and all around effort before fouling out with 2:47 remaining in the game. Benjamin finished with 3 points, 2 steals, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists in 16 minutes.
Mount Saint Vincent recorded three Dolphins in double-digits. Karissa Koerner led all scorers with 20 points and 4 rebounds. Kaitlin Burud tallied 16 points, 8 rebounds, 7 steals and 5 assists. Courtney Heesemann added 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals and 1 block.
Old Westbury turned the ball over 27 times but out-rebounded the Dolphins by 11, 44-33. Old Westbury finished the game shooting 21-of-59 compared to Mount Saint Vincent's 19-of-56 from the floor. The Panthers converted 5-of-16 free-throw attempts which proved to be the difference in the game when the Dolphins connected on 14-of-22.
The Panthers will play their final game of the regular season at home on Saturday, February 17 at 2pm against Centenary College. For more information about the Old Westbury Panthers, log onto http://www.oldwestburypanthers.com/, to follow your favorite sports and events.