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Daemen University Athletics

Western New York's Premier Division II Team
Fearless, Integrity, Effort, Respect, Commitment, Excitement
WBB Cecilia
Geoff Schneider
57
Winner Gannon Gannon 5-1,0-0 PSAC
50
Daemen Daemen 2-1,0-0 ECC
Winner
Gannon Gannon
5-1,0-0 PSAC
57
Final
50
Daemen Daemen
2-1,0-0 ECC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Gannon Gannon 10 13 16 18 57
Daemen Daemen 17 17 8 8 50

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

Daemen Falls Just Short Against #5 Gannon

AMHERST, N.Y. — Daemen (2-1, 0-0 ECC) fell to No. 5 Gannon (5-1, 0-0 PSAC), 57-50 on Wednesday evening at Lumsden Gymnasium. 

Gannon outscored the Wildcats 34-16 in the second half, securing the win with a strong defensive effort that included 12 steals.

IMPACT PLAYERS
  • Cecilia Lapertosa (Whitesboro, N.Y.) posted a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds, including 11 defensive boards. 
  • Ne'vaeh Buntley (Rochester, N.Y.) scored 14 points, leading Daemen scorers, while grabbing six rebounds and logging two steals. 
  • Claire Pikett (Holland, N.Y.) tallied three steals and added seven rebounds to the team's defensive play.
  • Sophie Auer (Lewiston, N.Y.) contributed nine points and one block, providing support on both ends of the court.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • Daemen opened the first quarter with strong offensive execution, highlighted by Buntley's early scoring, which included a layup and a three-pointer. Shyla Montgomery (Brockton, Mass.) contributed with an assist and a late layup, helping the Wildcats maintain control. Defensive rebounds and a key block by Auer limited Gannon's opportunities and kept the home team ahead.
  • Joline Raposo (Tampa, Fla.) and  Lapertosa further bolstered the lead with timely jumpers, while defensive stops prevented the Golden Knights from closing the gap. A late three-pointer by Auer, assisted by Buntley, solidified the Wildcats' position. The quarter concluded with Daemen leading 17–10.
  • The Wildcats began the second with a solid defensive performance, highlighted by Buntley's fast-break layup at 9:24, assisted by Jalea Abrams. Daemen maintained momentum with strong defensive rebounds, allowing only one basket from Gannon over a crucial stretch.
  • Midway through the second, Daemen's defense continued to shine, forcing turnovers and capitalizing with points in the paint.  Pikett contributed with a key steal at 5:06, followed by her layup at 4:28, extending the lead. 
  • As the second quarter closed, the Wildcats sustained their lead with efficient free-throw shooting, including Auer's two successful attempts at 2:35. The team finished the quarter ahead, 34–23. 
  • Daemen began the third quarter with a scoring effort led by Montgomery, who hit a crucial 3-pointer at 7:29 to extend their lead.  Gannon countered with a strong inside game, scoring 10 points in the paint and cutting into Daemen's lead. The Golden Knights managed several key plays, including a layup by Mia Slater that brought them within striking distance as Daemen held a narrow 42-39 advantage at the end of the third.
  • The fourth began with the Wildcats maintaining the lead, but Gannon quickly leveled the score with two free throws. A Golden Knights three-pointer shifted the lead to the visitors. Daemen responded with free throws from Julia Fontanillo (Valladolid, Spain) to tie the game again, but Gannon managed to pull ahead with points in the paint. Despite Auer's layup and subsequent foul shot narrowing the gap to one point, Gannon continued to capitalize on opportunities, maintaining their lead with successful baskets and free throws.
  • In the closing minutes, Daemen's defensive efforts, including blocks by Pikett and Lapertosa, were countered by Gannon's efficient scoring as the Golden Knights secured the 57–50 victory. 
GAME NOTES
  • Lapertosa recorded her first double of the season and the ninth of her career.  She has scored in double-digits in all three of Daemen's games thus far.
    The Wildcats outscored Gannon in bench points, 8-6. 
  • Daemen forced 17 Gannon turnovers, scoring 10 points off of them 
  • Ten Wildcat players recorded a point in the contest. 
  • This was the sixth meeting between the teams in Daemen's Division II era. The series in that time period is now tied 3-3.
UP NEXT
The Wildcats remain home Sunday, hosting Holy Family at 12 p.m. 
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