Elmira, NY -- The Elmira College women's basketball team will host Utica College on Friday, January 9th at 6:00 p.m. in an Empire 8 Conference matchup. Friday will also be Elmira's Gold Rush game where fans are encouraged to wear Gold to be entered into a raffle to win prizes. The Purple and Gold will then host Empire 8 Conference foe Houghton College on Saturday, January 10th at 2:00 p.m.
Back On TrackThe Soaring Eagles snapped a three-game skid on January 6th when the EC women defeated Alfred University, 69-62.
Alex Balara '15 led the Purple and Gold with 23 points, eight rebounds, three steals, two assists, and a block in the win, while
Danielle Cleary '18 was right behind Balara with 17 points, four rebounds, and an assist.
Balara's Double-Digit StreakAlex Balara '15 extended her double-digit scoring streak to six games after dropping 23 points against Alfred University. She has now averaged 17.7 points per contest since her return to the court this season.
Pochkar's Solid PerformanceKarli Pochkar '16 scored five points, pulled down six rebounds, and dished out five assists against Alfred. She is averaging 6.9 rebounds per game, ranking her 10th in the Empire 8 Conference.
Cleary In The Top-5Danielle Cleary '18 is averaging 15.9 points per contest this season. She is in a tie for fifth place in the Empire 8 Conference in points per game. Cleary has scored in a variety of ways this season, including a strong showing from three-point range. She shooting 36.7 percent from distance and has made an average of 2.2 three-pointers per contest. She ranks third in three-point field goal percentage and fourth in three-pointers per game in the Empire 8 Conference.
