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DATE: Sat., Jan. 14, 2006

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Women's Basketball

Kindzia comes up big in Fredonia win

FREDONIA, N.Y. -- Fredonia State escaped a late surge by SUNY New Paltz to come away with a 61-49 home win Saturday afternoon in Steele Hall.

The Devils (8-4, 3-2 SUNYAC) made good use of their inside game, feeding their forwards for 41 of the team's 61 points.

The Devils had three players in double-digit scoring. Cheryl Kindzia (Williamsville/ Williamsville North) had 25 points and ripped 13 boards. Sophomore forward Danielle Bleecker (Pittsford/Pittsford-Mendon) had 13 points and four steals, while junior Karolyn Baker (Olean/Olean) contributed 10 points for the Blue Devils.

For New Paltz, Junior guard Jenny Driscoll (Staten Island/Notre Dame) led the way with 11 points, while sophomore guard Amber Sohns (Delhi/Delaware Academy) and junior forward Kristin Jackson (East Islip) each had eight points. Jackson also pulled down eight rebounds for the Hawks.

Next up for the Blue Devils is a home SUNYAC game Friday vs. Potsdam at 6 p.m.

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