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Daemen University Athletics

Western New York's Premier Division II Team
Fearless, Integrity, Effort, Respect, Commitment, Excitement
Sophie Auer
Rich Barnes
96
Winner Daemen Daemen 2-0,0-0 ECC
61
Goldey-Beacom G-B 0-2,0-0 CACC
Winner
Daemen Daemen
2-0,0-0 ECC
96
Final
61
Goldey-Beacom G-B
0-2,0-0 CACC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Daemen Daemen 31 15 26 24 96
Goldey-Beacom G-B 15 19 13 14 61

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | CONTACT: Connor Griffin, Assistant Director of Athletics Communications | cgriffin@daemen.edu

Daemen Storms Past Goldey-Beacom, 96-61

NEWARK, Del. — Daemen University defeated Goldey-Beacom College, 96-61, at the WU Athletics Complex to wrap up the WilmU Tip-Off Tournament on Saturday.

The Wildcats' defense recorded 18 steals, leading to a commanding 43 points off turnovers. The visiting team also dominated the paint with a 46-28 scoring advantage. The Lightning struggled to keep up, particularly in the first quarter, trailing by 16 points by the end of the quarter.

IMPACT PLAYERS
  • Sophie Auer (Lewiston, N.Y.) led the way with a career-high 20 points, converting 6-of-11 field goals and hitting three 3-pointers, while also recording two steals. 
  • Cecilia Lapertosa (Whitesboro, N.Y.) contributed significantly with 17 points and nine rebounds, adding two assists and two steals. 
  • Ne'vaeh Buntley (Rochester, N.Y.) was perfect from the free-throw line, making all six attempts to finish with 12 points. The sophomore also grabbed four rebounds.
  • Shyla Montgomery (Brockton, Mass.)  logged eight points and dished out five assists.
  • Claire Pikett (Holland, N.Y.) also recorded five helpers and a game-high seven steals. 
  • Jalea Abrams (Elmira, N.Y.) was active on the boards, grabbing six rebounds while posting nine points
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • Daemen opened the first quarter with a strong offensive display, quickly establishing control with an 8–0 run, highlighted by Cecilia Lapertosa's layup at 9:15, assisted by Montgomery. Pikett recorded multiple steals and assists and nailed a three-pointer at 8:19 that extended their lead. The Wildcats posted six steals and a block in the quarter. The first concluded with a successful three-pointer from Montgomery, assisted by Pikett, as Daemen led 31–15.
  • The Wildcats seized momentum midway through the second quarter with Auer's 3-pointer at 6:15, extending their lead to 38–22. Auer continued to impact the game, later converting an and-one play at 5:29, boosting Daemen's advantage further. Despite Goldey-Beacom's efforts to close the gap, Daemen maintained control, finishing the quarter ahead 46–34.
  • Daemen surged ahead in the third quarter with a decisive performance, outscoring the Lightning 26–13. Buntley ignited the momentum with a crucial layup at 8:42, contributing to the Wildcats' dominance in the paint. The team effectively capitalized on Goldey-Beacom's turnovers, accumulating six steals and converting them into points. Lapertosa added to the lead, converting a layup and free throw at 6:47, further extending Daemen's advantage. The third concluded with Daemen leading 72–47.
  • In the final quarter, Daemen went on another decisive scoring run, highlighted by a series of key plays from Reece Beaver (Busti, N.Y.) and Lapertosa. Auer contributed with a 3-pointer at the 8:03 mark, and Daemen's bench added significant points, outscoring the Lightning's bench 16–9. 
GAME NOTES
  • The Wildcats shot 51.6% (33-of-64) from the field, including a 42.1% mark (8-of-19) from three. The team scored 46 points in the paint. 
  • Daemen's defense held strong with 18 steals and five blocks in the contest 
  • The Wildcats held Goldey-Beacom to 29% shooting from three (5-of-17).
  • Daemen led the entire game and led by double-digits for the final three quarters. 
  • The Wildcats' 96 points are their most in a game since Feb. 5, 2023, when they defeated District of Columbia 91-63
  • The game was the first meeting between the programs, with the Wildcats taking it. 
  • Daemen starts the season 2-0 and is 13-2 in its last 15 regular-season games, dating back to last season.
  • The Wildcats are now 17-5 against CACC opponents since the start of the 2015-16 season (program's NCAA Division II era).
UP NEXT
Daemen hosts No. 5 nationally-ranked Gannon in its home opener on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Opening tip-off is slated for 6 p.m.
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