February 18, 2002

NYIT Avenges Early Season Loss With 66-61 Victory Over Concordia

Bronxville, NY: After trailing by 13 points at halftime, NYIT put together a stellar second half and earned a 66-61 victory over Concordia College. NYIT (11-12, 10-10 NYCAC) outscored the Lady Clippers by 18 points in the second half and their defense held Concordia (5-19, 5-16 NYCAC) to a 36% field goal shooting percentage.

Tamika Cox (Long Island City, NY) recorded her second double-double of the season, scoring a team 17 points and grabbing a team high 11 rebounds. Georgia Gordon (St. Ann, Jamaica) and Christina Papadapoulou (Nicosia, Cyprus) chipped in with 14 points a piece. Gordon also grabbed 10 rebounds.

Monique Mighty led the Lady Clippers, recording game highs of 18 points and 12 rebounds.