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Sports Information Dept.

DATE: Fri., Nov. 18, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Women's basketball

Devils open with decisive win

PITTSFORD, N.Y. -- Sophomore Cheryl Kindzia (Williamsville/Williamsville North) had a career night for Fredonia State as the women's basketball team defeated Lycoming College 77-51 in the Ramada Inn tip off tournament at St. John Fisher College.

Kindzia accounted for 30 points on 14 of 21 shooting from the floor. She also chipped in with eight rebounds. Sophomore Danielle Bleecker (Pittsford/Pittsford-Mendon) added 11 points, five rebounds and three blocked shots. Junior Lisa Gentile (Utica/Whitesboro) had a game-high 14 rebounds for Fredonia State.

The Blue Devils held a 31-23 lead at the half, but turned things up a notch in the second frame. They shot a blistering 56% (20 of 36) from the field, including 4 of 7 (57%) from three point land, in outscoring Lycoming 46-28 in the second half.

Guards Maria Scaffidi (Buffalo/Holy Angels) and Karolyn Baker (Olean/Olean) had productive nights on both ends of the floor. Scaffidi had nine points, four steals, six assists and five rebounds. Baker had a line of nine points, three steals, seven assists and five boards.

Andrea Cooper led Lycoming with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

The Devils (1-0) will take on host St. John Fisher in the championship game tomorrow at 4 p.m.

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