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DATE: Tues., Feb. 15, 2005

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Women's Basketball

Bleecker hits for 23 as Devils bounce Bengals

FREDONIA, N.Y. – Freshman Danielle Bleecker (Pittsford/Pittsford-Mendon) had a career scoring night and senior Amanda Neamon (Arcade/Pioneer) had her fifth straight double-double as Fredonia State downed Buffalo State, 69-52.

Bleecker poured in 23 points on 9 of 14 shooting from the floor and 4 of 4 from the line. She also had a team-high three steals.

Neamon added 14 points and 11 rebounds -- her 11th double-double of the season. She was 5 of 5 from the field, including two consecutive three-point baskets during the first half. The Blue Devils (12-9, 8-6 SUNYAC) led 36-17 at the break.

Freshman Cheryl Kindzia (Williamsville/Williamsville North) and senior Katie Estes (Olean/Olean) had nine points each. Sophomore 5-2 guard Karolyn Baker (Olean/Olean) grabbed eight rebounds and collected seven assists.

The Blue Devils shot 67 percent in the first half (16 of 24) and 53 percent in the game.

The Bengals (9-15, 6-9) were led by Darnika Moseley (Liverpool/Liverpool) with 18 points and eight rebounds. Tawan Slaughter (Buffalo/Central Christian) added 14 points.

The Blue Devils travel to Geneseo on Friday and return home to close the regular season Saturday vs. Cortland.

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