Plattsburgh's Lytrell Walker (4) steps around defender and lays it in. The Plattsburgh State Cardinals would host the Brockport State Golden Eagles in SUNYAC Women's Basketball action. The game would not start off that great for the home Cardinals as they would trail the Golden Eagles 16-9 after the first quarter. When the teams came back from the time out for the second quarter it would be more of the same as the Golden Eagles would win the half 16-8 and the Cardinals would trail 32-17 at the half. When the teams return for the second half the Cardinals would some adjustments in the locker room and would win the quarter 27-18 although they would still trail 50-44. The rush by the Cardinals would not be enough though as the Golden Eagles would win the last quarter 16-7. With that being the said the Cardinals would fail 66-51. In losing Theresea Quinn would lead the way with 17 points as the Cardinals fall to 4-7 on the season. Gallery.

Plattsburgh State's Taylor Durnin (10) with the leaner for the score along the baseline. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Mya Smith (11) with the deep ball with the defender in her face as part of a nine-point night. The Plattsburgh State women’s basketball team returned to SUNYAC action Friday, facing SUNY Geneseo at Memorial Hall and falling by a final score of 66-54. A strong second-half performance, particularly in the fourth quarter, was not enough to overcome a slow start for the Cardinals. Geneseo got on the board first in the first minute of the game before Taylor Clare scored a jumper to tie the game at 2-2. Only 80 seconds into the game, however, a free throw by Lauren Romito gave the Knights a lead that they would never surrender. Geneseo led 24-14 after the first quarter and pulled away in the second as Plattsburgh shot 0-for-18 in the quarter. With Geneseo up by 21 points at halftime, the Cardinals faced an uphill battle to get back into the game. While they did outscore the Knights in both the third and fourth quarters, the final margin of 12 points was the closest score of the second half. The Knights were paced by Romito’s double-double performance, with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Kerrin Montgomery led with 17 points. For the home team, Ly’rell Walker scored 15 points and Taylor Clare scores 12 and collected 10 rebounds for her own double-double in the loss. Gallery.

Plattsburgh State's Lyrell Walker (4) takes around the defender and drives to the basket for the shot. Gallery.

Plattsburgh State's Bella DePasquale (4) with the three-pointer from the arc for the score. The Plattsburgh State Cardinals would host the Norwich Cadets in the season opener. The Cardinals would start the game on fire and have a commanding 20-10 lead after the first quarter. In the second the Cadets would do there best to get back into and cut the deficit in half with a 15-11 although the Cardinals would still lead 31-25. When the teams came back for the third quarter it would be pretty equal with the Cadets winning the quarter 12-11 and still trail the Cardinals 42-37. In the fourth quarter, the Cardinals would pull it together and win the quarter 17-15 and secure the 59-52 victory. In the winning effort, Taylor Durnin would lead the way with 13 points as they start there season 1-0. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Kayla Doody attacks the lane and draws the foul on the shot and heads to the line.. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Christina Testa (11) with the three-pointer from the top of the arc. The Plattsburgh State Cardinals would host the Oneonta State Red Dragons in SUNYAC action. When the game would start it would be tight as the Cardinals trailed 17-15 after the first quarter. In the second quarter, the game would stay close as the Cardinals only lose it 19-17 and would trail 36-32 at the break, When the teams came back for the second half the Dragons would start to pull away as the Cardinals lose the third quarter 19-11 and trail 55-43 after the third quarter. In the fourth quarter the Cardinals would try to cut into the difference but would lose the quarter 17-14 and lose the game 72-57. In the losing effort, Kelly Degnan would lead the way with 16 points as the Cardinals fall to 3-3 on the season. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Kayla Doody (3) drives the baselines and throws the shot of the window in traffic. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Kelly Degnan (32) dives for the loose ball along the end lines. The Plattsburgh State Cardinals would host the Middleburry Panthers in non-conference action. The game would be tight through the first quarter and the Panthers would hold a 19-15 lead. In the second quarter the Cardinals would do there best to keep it close and cut it in half with a 19-17 quarter and trail 36-34 at intermission. When the teams came back for the second half the offenses would come alive and the Panthers would win the quarter 26-23 and have a 62-57 lead. In the fourth quarter the Panthers would seal the game away with a 18-13 quarter and secure the 80-70 victory. In the losing effort Taylor Durnin would lead the way with 18 points as the Cardinals fall to 3-4 on the season. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Theresa Quinn (12) takes flight for the layup down the lane. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Taylor Clare (21) with the swipe along the endline with the fullcourt press. The Plattsburgh State Cardinals would host the Northern Vermont Johnson Badgers in the nonconference game to end the 2019 season. The Cardinals would come out and take charge early winning the opening quarter 22-12. In the second quarter, they would stay in control with a 16-6 quarter and have a 38-18 lead at intermission. When the teams came back for the third quarter the Badgers would try there best to make a game out of with a 22-19 Cardinals quarter to lead 60-37 into the fourth. In that fourth quarter, the Cardinals would leave little to the imagination with a 22-9 quarter to secure 82-46 victory. In the winning effort, the Cardinals go to 4-4 on the season while Taylor Durnin would lead the way with 19 points. As the Cardinals head into the break and will return to action on January 7th as they head to Middlebury. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Mya Smith (11) with the one-hander jumper as part of a six-point afternoon. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Kayla Doody (3) with the three from the corner part of a ten-point afternoon. It would be the Plattsburgh State Cardinals would host the Hamilton Centennials in the Cardinal Classic Championship. The game would not start of the greatest for the home team as they would trail Hamilton by a score of 24-10 at the end of the first quarter. Although in the second quarter the Cardinals game would step and they would win the quarter 19-14 and cut the deficit in half at 38-29. When the teams came back from the intermission Hamilton would regain their first quarter ways and win the quarter 23-15 and extend there lead to 61-44. In the fourth quarter, the Cardinals would try there best but the teams would have an equal quarter and the Cardinals win the quarter 17-15 but Hamilton wins 76-61. In the losing effort, Theresa Quinn would lead the way with 21 points as they fall to 2-3 on the season. Gallery

Plattsburgh State's Mya Smith (11) crashes the lane and leans in for the basket on a six-point afternoon. Gallery