Score: St. John Fisher College 75, Elmira College 24
Records: St. John Fisher (16-7, 10-4 E8), Elmira (6-17, 2-12 E8)
Location: Manning & Napier Varsity Gym – Rochester, N.Y.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Elmira College women's basketball team was unable to unlock the stifling defense of St. John Fisher College on Friday evening, as the Cardinals earned a 75-24 victory in Empire 8 Conference action.

The Cardinals hounded EC all night, as St. John Fisher forced the Purple and Gold into 21 turnovers, which translated into 24 points for the home side. The Soaring Eagles chased St. John Fisher off of the 3-point line, as they held the Cardinals to a 24-percent (6-of-25) mark from deep. Despite keeping St. John Fisher cold from deep, EC couldn't keep the Cardinals out of the paint, as they tallied 36 points down low while going 30-for-73 (41.1%).

The Soaring Eagles were led by Rachel Vespucci '19, who tallied six points and a game-high eight rebounds. St. John Fisher's offense was paced by Leah Koonmen, who scored a game-high 11 points.

News and Notes
Alyssa Waters '22 paced EC with three assists.
Lindsey Heaton '19 and Lauren Franklin '20 finished with two steals apiece.
Freshman Kaylene Sauschuck '22 made her third appearance of the season.

Up Next
The Soaring Eagles return home on Saturday, February 15 to host Nazareth College in their final home contest of the season. Tip-off against the Golden Flyers is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.