Amy Harioka's layup with 5.7 seconds left to play provided the winning points as the #8/#9 (
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USA Today Sports) New York University women's basketball team defeated Case Western Reserve University 60-59 on Friday night, January 16, at the Horsburgh Gymnasium in Cleveland, OH.
Despite trailing by seven points, 27-20, at halftime and by as many as 10 points, 32-22, in the second half, the Violets (13-0, 2-0 University Athletic Association) used a 28-8 run to overcome their UAA opponent and remain undefeated.
"We did a much better job in the second half of defensive rebounding and running out of it," said NYU Assistant Coach
Cassandra Loftus. "Our transition game is a big asset for us."
Kaitlyn Read scored all of her game-high 18 points in the second half to fuel the the Violets' comeback. She also finished with a game-high nine rebounds.
"Kaitlyn, mentally, is one of the strongest players we've ever coached," said Loftus. "She has the great ability to do whatever the team needs -- scoring, rebounding, defense, whatever."
Following Harioka's layup, the Spartans (6-7, 0-2 UAA) called a timeout. However, Jessica McCoy's potential game-winner at the buzzer fell short.
"Just a great display of resiliancy by our players," said Loftus.
HIGHLIGHTS:- After shooting only 20.7 percent (6-29) in the first half, the Violets went 16-27 (59.3 percent) in the second.
- After committing 12 turnovers in the first half, NYU had only four in the second.
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Emily Rowe was the only other Violet to score in double figures (11 points).
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Megan Dawe totaled nine points and six rebounds.
- Harioka finished with eight points.
The Violets return to action this Sunday, January 18, in Pittsburgh, PA, when they face Carnegie Mellon University at 2:00 pm.
