February 4, 2003

NYIT Defeats Bridgeport 63-51 For Third Win In Last Four Games

Bridgeport, CT: NYIT defeated the University of Bridgeport 63-51 in a NYCAC match-up last night. NYIT (10-9, 9-7 NYCAC) played without their leading scorer and rebounder, Georgia Gordon, but Christina Papadapoulou (Nicosia, Cyprus) led the lady Bears with a game high 26 points. UB fell to 2-18 on the season, 1-16 in the NYCAC.

NYIT jumped out to a 29-19 halftime lead as Papadapoulou and Lindsay Klimkowski (Syosset, NY) combined for 15 first half points. Papadapoulou would score 18 of her 26 points in the second half to hold off a UB comeback and Klimkowski finished with her first double-double of the season, scoring 11 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. Tamika Cox (long Island City, NY) chipped in with 9 points and game highs of 13 rebounds and four blocks.

Aliyah Miles and Rosanne Ortega chipped in with 14 points apiece Bridgeport in the loss.

The Lady Bears return to action this Thursday, February 6 when they host Adelphi University at 5:00PM.