Brooklyn, NY---The Brooklyn College women's and men's basketball programs will be hosting a CUNYAC doubleheader tomorrow, 2/2, evening against York on
Alumni Night at the West Quad Center. Tip-off for the women's game is slated for 5:00 PM followed by the men's game at 7:15 PM.
Women's Game Preview: Brooklyn (13-7, 9-3 CUNYAC) , York (4-15, 2-9 CUNYAC) |
AUDIO STREAMThe Bulldogs will look to sweep the regular season series with the Cardinals, having defeated them back on January 5, 70-47, in Jamaica, NY. Four Bulldogs reached double-figure scoring in that game including junior guard
Justine Vento who led the BC with 18 points in 18 minutes of action on 6-10 from beyond the arc. Junior forward
Olivia Colbert added 15 points. BC hopes to end a two-game skid, both coming agaisnt CUNYAC opponents. BC continues to lead the conference in scoring defense, keeping opponents to just under 55 ppg. York will look to end a two-game losing streak themselves, also both in the CUNYAC. The Cardinals boast the conference's leading rebounder in Jigcara Grant who is averaging 18.7 rpg.
Men's Game Preview: Brooklyn (16-4, 9-3 CUNYAC), York (6-14, 3-8 CUNYAC) |
AUDIO STREAMThe Bulldogs will look to get back on track after falling at College of Staten Island, 80-81, on Saturday. BC defeated York in their last outing in Jamaica, NY 80-46 on January 5. The Bulldogs continue to lead the CUNYAC in scoring offense, averaging 87.0 ppg. The two teams' last meeting, senior guard
Egzon Gjonbalaj led all scorers with 23 points and led the Bulldogs in rebounding, grabbing 13 boards on the evening. York leads the conference in offensive rebounds, getting 13.8 extra chances per contest. The Cardinals boast the CUNYAC's third leading rebounder in freshman forward Ryan Smart who is averaging 9.2 rebounds per game.
Next Up: Brooklyn will host their second CUNYAC doubleheader in a row this Friday, February 5, against Hunter College. Tip-off for the women's game is scheduled for 5:00 PM followed by the men's game at 7:15 PM. The men's program will honor eight seniors on Senior Night prior to their tip-off.
