The Old Westbury women's basketball team defeated the Purchase College Panthers by a score of 67-47 on Thursday night. Old Westbury moves to 7-9 overall, and 6-8 in the Skyline Conference.
Ja'nya Flash and
Kasiobi Okenwa each posted a double-double for Old Westbury. Flash scored 21 points with 23 rebounds and Okenwa scored a career high 26 points with 17 rebounds.
Ashley Cattle contributed nine points, 10 rebounds, and five assists.
Miya Ritchie led Purchase with 23 points (9-15 FG) and five steals.
Old Westbury was dominant in the paint, outrebounding Purchase 72-29, with 29 offensive rebounds and 23 second chance points; the team scored a total of 54 points in the paint. Old Westbury was off to a quick start, leading 22-9 after the first quarter and had the lead through the entire game. The largest lead came at a 30 point advantage with 4:49 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Women's basketball returns to action on Saturday February 5th for an away game at Farmingdale State College at 11 AM. Click
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SUNY Old Westbury remains in the Yellow Status of its Campus Engagement Plan through February 9, 2022. At this time, spectators are not permitted at Old Westbury home games on the SUNY Farmingdale campus. Spectators will be permitted at events starting on February 10, 2022, in the event that the SUNY Old Westbury Campus Engagement Plan returns to a Green Status at that time.
The following guidelines for visiting teams remain in place.
Statement Regarding Visiting Teams - Winter 2021-22
1. All tier 1 personnel teams must be vaccinated or following Skyline testing protocols.
2. All tier 1 personnel must wear masks indoors at all times regardless of your vaccination status, other than when practicing or competing. This includes on the bench during games.
3. Visiting teams will be provided a locker room; however, use of the showers before/after games is not permitted.
4. Visiting teams are not permitted to eat in Nold Hall.
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