The New York University women's basketball team upped its record to 11-0 with its 95-58 win at Hunter College on Tuesday, January 7, at the Hunter Sportsplex in Manhattan.

The Violets used a balanced attack in securing the win and tying their best start since the 2008-09 season.

"Offensively, we share the ball very well," said Head Coach Lauren Hall-Gregory. "We have a lot of players who are willing to give up good shots to get great ones, and we continue to preach that. We can do a better job sometimes with our shot selection, but we're a work in progress."

Five NYU players scored in double figures, led by Kaitlyn Read's 14 points. She scored the game's first five points as the Violets took an 8-0 lead and never trailed.

Megan Dawe and Lindsey Oldshue each scored 13 points for the Violets, while Amy Harioka had 11 and Emily Rowe added 10.

HIGHLIGHTS:

- The Violets shot season-bests from the field (.576, 38-66) and from three-point range (.583, 7-12).

"What we've shown is that some days we have really good offensive games and sometimes we're not putting the ball in the basket but are able to clamp down on defense," said Hall-Gregory.

- Riley Wurtz collected a game-high nine rebounds.

- Sam Hickey came off the bench to record career highs in points (5) and rebounds (3).

- The last time NYU started the season 11-0, the team advanced to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament.   

"Of course being 11-0 is great, but for us it's really a one-game-at-a-time mentallity and I think our team has done a really good job with that," said Hall-Gregory. "I wasn't sure coming into this game what our level of focus would be after a big win against Cabrini and conference play coming up. I think we proved tonight that we have the maturity to be where our feet are."

- Kristen Markoe led the Hawks (5-8) with 15 points.

The Violets return to action on Saturday, January 11, when they host Brandeis University in the University Athletic Association (UAA) opener for both squads.  Tip-off at the Coles Sports Center is set for 2:00pm and will be preceded by the annual Alumni Game at 12:00pm and followed by a men's contest between the two schools at 4:00pm.

"I expect Brandeis to have scouted us well and to know what each player does," said Hall-Gregory. "They are physical on the defense end and will make you earn every point you get. We have to be mentally prepared for a physical game and have that mindset to get ready for UAA play."