(2/2/09) Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph's by the Sea) was selected this past week as the Colonial States Athletic Conference Women's Basketball Player of the Week. Camuso had a record setting week for the Lady Cyclones setting a Centenary Record by scoring 49 points in a loss to Cedar Crest College as well as tying the Division III record for three point shots made in a game with 10. For the week Camuso averaged 32.3 points, three rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 3.3 steals going 7 for 8 from the line and netting 18 three pointers. The Lady Cyclones went 1-2 (1-1 CSAC) for the week.

(1/31/09)  In today’s women’s basketball matchup it was the Lady Cyclones who were able to defend their home court, taking control of the game in the final 25 minutes of the game, and beating the Rosemont Ramblers 79-57. This win improves Centenary to a record of 13-5 and makes them 8-2 in the CSAC Conference. For Rosemont, the loss drops their record to 3-14 while they remain winless in the CSAC at 0-8.

In the first half it was clear that the Rosemont strategy was to try and slow the Lady Cyclones offense down the best they could, and managed to do so by walking the ball up the court. This slow down approach along with some cold shooting from Centenary allowed Rosemont to take an early lead of 12, at 25-13 with 7:00 minutes left in the half. From there however the Cyclones swung the momentum and game back in their favor. A free throw from Kristyn Lehmann (Jackson, NJ/Jackson) tied the score at 26 with three minutes left to play, and just one minute later the home team had a lead of seven. After two more three pointers from Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph By the Sea) and lay-up to beat the half time buzzer by Jen Vasta (Boonton, NJ/Boonton) gave the Lady Cyclones the lead at the half, 43-26.

In the second half, the Lady Cyclones continued to build on their lead. Leah Murphy (Hamburgh, NY/Mount Mercy Academy) opened up the half nailing two three pointers, the second one giving Centenary a 22 point lead. From there Rosemont was able to mount a little comeback, briefly cutting their deficit down to 16 when Heather Daneker hit a three pointer, and made the score 52-36 Cyclones, with 15:38 to play in the half. Both teams traded baskets for the next four minutes, but again Rosemont shortened the gap when they cut the lead to 14 after Rebecca Zimmerman hit a pair of free throws, and the Ramblers now trailed 61-47 with 10 minutes to play. The Lady Cyclones however remained on the attack, and were able to hit four more three pointers in the final 10 minutes of the half to close out Rosemont. The final score was 79-57 in favor of Centenary.

Starring for the Lady Cyclones on this day was Camuso who finished with 19 points, four rebounds and two assists, and Murphy who ended up with 18 points, six rebounds and one steal while connecting on three three pointers. Coming off the bench to provide offense for Centenary was the guard tandem of Colleen Collins (Colmar, PA/Lansdale Catholic) and Lehmann who each finished 12 points, and combined for seven three pointers. For the Rosemont Ramblers, they were lead by Alesha Butler who finished the game with 15 points and one assist, and Adriann Demchenko who finished with five points, but was all over the glass with 16 rebounds, and also provided three blocks. 
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(1/29/09)  The Centenary Women’s basketball team scored a season high 101 points, unfortunately in a losing effort, as they fell to Cedar Crest College by the final of 111-104 in overtime on Thursday night.  Centenary’s Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph’s by the Sea) set a Centenary Women’s Basketball single game scoring record in the loss, netting 49 points.  Camuso connected on 10-of-23 three point attempts, to tie teammate Colleen Collins for the most three-pointers in a game this season among Division III NCAA players.  The loss is the women’s third straight, second in the CSAC, after starting conference play a perfect 7-0.  Centenary is now 12-5 overall, 7-2 in the CSAC, while Cedar Crest improves to 9-7, 4-4in the conference.

In a first half that saw the host Falcons lead throughout, while shooting a blistering 48% from the floor, the Lady Cyclones managed to stay within striking distance thanks impart to an even better 53% from the field.  Cedar Crest carried a 51-47 lead with them into the halftime break.  In the second, they would push their advantage to as many as six on three different occasions.  The Lady Cyclones however, managed to gain their first lead of the night at the 8:15 mark of the half (72-71).  From there the lead changed hands four times, and a fifth when Colleen Collins connected on a three-pointer giving Centenary the 93-91 advantage with just a minute to go.   Following a defensive stop by the Lady Cyclones who promptly were called for an offensive foul, Cedar Crest’s Lakeema Jones canned a three for the 94-93 lead.  After two made free throws by the Falcons, the Centenary women had one last chance at sending the game into overtime.  Freshman Collins did just that, burying her fourth three-pointer of the game, and forcing an extra period tied at 96-96.  Unfortunately for Centenary the five minute extra period was not what they hoped for.  The host Falcons outscored the visitor’s 15-8, as the Lady Cyclones connected on just 3-of-13 in overtime.

The loss however did not overshadow the performance by Centenary junior Kristen Camuso who scored a career high 49 points, including the three-pointers.  Camuso’s record setting output, was joined by teammate Marissa DiStasio (Norwich, CT/Norwich Free Academy) who recorded another double-double with 10 points and 18 rebounds.  Nikki Van Tassel (Franklin/Walkill Valley) and Colleen Collins (Colmar, PA/Lansdale Catholic) each added 12 points a piece.  For Cedar Crest Kelly Oakes led the way scoring a team high 33 points and grabbing 21 boards, while teammate Liz Sunderhuas registered a triple-double scoring 16 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, and handing out 10 assists.  Boxscore

(1/26/09)  Visiting Delaware Valley College, behind the scoring of Kim Vennera and Britteny Zimmerman, downed host Centenary College by the final of 83-77 earlier tonight.  The loss is the second in a row for the Lady Cyclones, who now fall to 12-4 on the season, while the victory pushed DVC to 9-8 and above .500 for the first time since Jan. 10th.

The host women jumped in front early 13-4, thanks to a cold start by the Aggies who opened just 1-for-8 from the field.  From there the two teams settled in for an up tempo, half which seemed to fit both sides.  Centenary’s lead stayed between four and eight points for the majority of the half until DVC’s Erin Boyer converted a pair of free throws at 3:12 mark to pull the visitor’s to within two 33-31.  However Centenary would not allow them any closer, as they closed the half on a 9-2 run to hold a 42-33 advantage at halftime.

Out of the lockeroom in the second, it was Delaware Valley who went to work offensively, outscoring the Lady Cyclones 20-11 in the first eight minutes.  DVC’s lead remained three (55-52) at the 10:28 mark, before Centenary made their move.  The women, using the play of Nikki Van Tassel (Franklin/Walkill Valley) and Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph’s by the Sea) surged back in front by as many as seven (64-57) with just under eight minutes to go.  The Lady Cyclones used their fast break and physical defense, forcing 24 Aggie turnovers in the game, to get them back into to.  Despite the home team run, DVC managed to keep the momentum, and regained the lead on a Jackie Shunkwiler lay-up with 6:54 on the clock.  Unfortunately for Centenary the visitor’s never relinquished the lead again.  They would convert a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line over the final four minutes, to take just their third road victory of the season.

In the loss for Centenary, Camuso led all scorers with 29 points, with teammate Jen Vasta (Boonton/Boonton) adding 12 points and six assists.  On the inside, Marisa DiStasio (Norwich, CT/Norwich Free Academy) and Van Tassel each recorded double-doubles.  DiStasio scored 14 and grabbed 16 boards, while Van Tassel chipped in with 14 points and 14 rebounds.  For Delaware Valley, leading scorer Kim Vennera paced the Aggies with 19 points, with Britteny Zimmerman adding 18, including an impressive 12-for-13 from the foul line.  Boxscore

(1/24/09)  In a match-up of conference unbeatens earlier this afternoon, the Centenary Women’s Basketball team fell to Gwynedd Mercy by the final of 84-69.  Despite the loss which drops the Lady Cyclones to 12-3 overall, 7-1 in the CSAC, they still hold a two game advantage in the North Division standings.  The Griffins improve to 12-3 on the year and remain undefeated at 6-0 in the conference.

After falling behind by as many as 11 points in the opening five minutes the host Centenary women could have easily folded their tents on the afternoon, but they did nothing of the sort.  The Lady Cyclones got on the board on a driving lay-up Jen Vasta (Boonton/Boonton) at 15:51 mark, and after spotting the visitor’s the games first 11 points.  Following a few trips of trading baskets, the Griffins extended their advantage to 29-10 with just under nine minutes remaining.  Again the hosts showed no signs of letting up as they stormed back over the final quarter of the period to draw within ten points (48-38) by the halftime break.

Unfortunately for the Lady Cyclones the amount of effort spent to get themselves back into the game, caught up with them in the second half, along with some foul trouble.  The women got as close as eight points two separate times (61-53, 63-55) in the half, but no closer.  The Gwynedd Mercy women capitalized on 11 second half turnovers by Centenary, scoring 11 points off of them, in route to the 84-69 final.

The offensive attack for Centenary was sparked by the play of freshman guard Jen Vasta and the Lady Cyclones pair of inside players, Marissa DiStasio (Norwich, CT/Norwich Free Academy) and Bridget McCann (Keyport/Keyport).  Vasta scored a team high 18 points to go along with five assists.   DiStasio recorded her fifth double-double of the season scoring 17 points, while grabbing 11 rebounds.  McCann added 11 points and five boards, while leading scorer Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph’s by the Sea) chipped in with 13.  For GMC in the victory, guard Bridget Morrin led all scorers with 20 points, while three teammates added double figures.  Lauren Rosar, Kate Wisniewski, and Kristy Cramp tallied 14, 14, and 12 respectively for the Griffins.  Boxscore

(1/22/09)  Centenary freshman Colleen Collins (Colmar, PA/Lansdale Catholic) shot her way into the record books tonight, as she paced the Lady Cyclones to an 88-28 non-conference win over Trinity University (DC). 

Collins’ 30 points, on 10-for-23 shooting from the three point line, is a career high for the first year player.  Her 10 made three-pointers is an NCAA Division III single-game best so far this winter.  Collins jumps ahead of five other women’s players who have all connected on nine in one game this season.  In addition to the individual high set in the contest, the Lady Cyclones as a team set a new NCAA single game high, knocking down 22 three’s as a team.  Centenary shot 22-for-68 from behind the arc tonight, surpassing the previous single-game high of 16, set earlier this year by two other Division III schools.
 
The women opened the game on a 16-0 run and never looked back, connecting on four three-pointers in the games opening six minutes.  From there the outside shooting attack continued as five different Lady Cyclones connected on triple’s, including five from Collins in the first half.  Centenary led 47-12 at the halftime break.  In the second period, the hosts continued their success from long distance.  The women recorded 11 three’s in the second half, in route to the 22 they made for the contest.  Four Lady Cyclones scored in double figures, led by Collins’ game high 30 points.  Leah Murphy (Hamburg, NY/Mount Mercy Academy) added 14 points, Kristyn Lehmann (Jackson/Jackson Memorial) chipped in with 13.  Freshman Chelsea Shaw (Ledyard, CT/Norwich Free Academy) registered her first career double-double, netting 12 points and grabbing 15 rebounds.  Boxscore

(1/19/09)  The Lady Cyclones Basketball team extended its longest winning streak in the program’s history to nine games this evening, as they downed visiting Philadelphia Biblical University 86-56.  The win improves Centenary to 11-2 on the year, 7-0 in the conference.  It also keeps the women unbeaten in the Folkner Family Gymnasium this winter.  The teams three guard attack of Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph’s by the Sea), Leah Murphy (Hamburg, NY/Mount Mercy Academy), and Jen Vasta (Boonton/Boonton) combined for an impressive 59 points this evening in route to the win.

The Lady Cyclones opened a 27-8 advantage over the first ten minutes of the game, which was extended to as many as twenty (31-11) by the 8:01 mark.  The visiting Crimson Eagles of PBU, crept their way back to only trail 38-26 at the half, thank impart to 15-7 run to close out the opening period.  In the second stanza, Centenary’s defense proved to be the difference forcing 15 turnovers and scoring 18 points off of them.  The Lady Cyclones pushed their cushion to twenty-one (61-40) with just over ten minutes remaining. The continual pressure combined with the 46% shooting from the floor in the period allowed Centenary the fortune of bringing home their fifth home victory of the year, and ninth in a row.

In the win, Camuso led all scorers with 23 points, while Murphy added 18, including a game high five three-pointers.  Vasta chipped in 18 of her own to go along with four assists and six steals.  As for Philadelphia Biblical, the Crimson Eagles were paced by Summer Mullen who registered 22 points on 10-for-18 shooting and Dani Norton who scored 11 while grabbing nine rebounds.  Boxscore

(1/15/09)  The Centenary Women's Basketball team continued their wining ways on Thursday evening, as they downed host Immaculata University by the final of 72-68, to improve to 9-2 overall and remain unbeaten in CSAC play.

The Lady Cyclones fell behind by as many as 12 points halfway through the opening half of play, but were able to scrap their way back into the game only to trail 32-24 at the halftime break.  Freshman Jen Vasta (Boonton/Boonton) scored eight of her 22 points in the half, to go along with Kristen Camuso's (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph's by the Sea) 6, to keep the visitor's within striking distance.

Centenary opened the second half with a 13-5 run to pull within two points (39-37) with just over 13 minutes remaining.  Over the next six-plus minutes, the two teams traded baskets and defensive stops as the host Macs kept the Lady Cyclones deficit between three and six points.  Centenary took their first lead of the half (52-50) on lay up by Camuso at the 6:48 mark.  From their the lead changed hands three more times until Colleen Collins (Colmar, PA/Lansdale Catholic) hit a 3-pointer for Centenary with 3:31 left in the contest to break a 57-57 tie and spark the Lady Cyclones on an 8-4 run over the next two minutes that was the deciding factor in the outcome of the game. Immaculata came within two points in the final 17 seconds, but could get no closer as Centenary hit all four of its foul shots down the stretch to ice the game.

For the game Camuso led all scorers, totaling 26 points, while Vasta added 22 points and Marisa DiStasio (Norwich, CT/Norwich Free Academy) grabbed 15 rebounds.  In the loss for Immaculata (6-2, 2-2) Kelly Brown scored a team high 21 points, while teammate Dominique Murray added 18 points and 10 rebounds.  Boxscore

(1/12/09) In the first half of the women’s game it was Centenary, led by Kristen Camuso’s (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph’s By the Sea) five first half three pointers who jumped out to a lead, as it was 43-30 in favor of the Lady Cyclones going into the second half. Centenary held this lead until there was 4:45 left in the second half, when Neumann finally tied the game, doing so on a free throw by Caitlin Agnew. In the final minute of regulation it was Centenary who was down by four points, but were able to make the final two baskets of regulation, first a lay-up by Kristyn Lehmann (Jackson, NJ/Jackson Memorial) and then the tying jumper from Jen Vasta (Boonton, NJ/Boonton) with just 12 seconds left to force overtime.

In overtime, there were just three baskets made the entire period. Krista DiRomauldo of Neumann sank a three pointer to give the home team a three point lead. Vasta then made a pair of lay-ups, the second coming with 54 seconds left giving the Lady Cyclones the lead 84-83. In the final two possessions, Neumann had two cracks at winning it, but Centenary was able to hold on defensively to secure the game, 84-83.

In what was a great team win for Centenary, there were several individuals who had games. Leading the way was Camuso who finished with 29 points, three assists, and four rebounds. Right behind her was Hannah Ally (Phillipsburg, NJ/Phillipsburg) who finished with 19 points to go along with 13 rebounds. Vasta, who made most of the key baskets down the stretch, finished the game with 14 points, one assist and two steals. Rounding out the efforts was Marissa DiStasio (Norwich, CT/Norwich Free Academy) who finished with eight points, and 15 rebounds. For Neumann, they were lead by Brittany Whetts who had 26 points and 16 rebounds. Helping her out was Katie Young who had 13 points, 18 rebounds and 6 assists. Boxscore

(1/12/09) Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph's By the Sea) scored 21 points, grabbed six rebounds and three steals, and shot 41 percent from the floor, leading the Lady Cyclones to a 1-0 week in conference play. This earned Camuso a selection on the CSAC Honor Roll for the week ending in 1/11. This is the third time Camuso has received conference honors this season.

(12/8/08) Centenary's Women Basketball Player Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph's By The Sea) was named the Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) Women’s Basketball Player of the Week for the week ending December 7th. Camuso recorded a game-high 27 points against Keystone College and 25 points against Marywood University and averaged six rebounds, two assists, and four steals per game. Shooting 54.3% from the floor, she led the Lady Cyclones to a perfect 2-0 week in conference play.

(12/4/08)  The Lady Cyclones two leading scorers did just that on Thursday evening, as Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph's by the Sea) and Jen Vasta (Boonton/Boonton) combined for 53 points in Centenary's 96-77 CSAC victory over Keystone College.  The win is moves the women to 5-2 on the year and 2-0 in conference play.  It also extends Centenary's winning streak to three straight.

Centenary opened the game slowly falling behind by four points on two separate occasions through the opening nine minutes of play.  However when Kristen Camuso connected on a three-pointer, giving the Lady Cyclones a 16-15 lead at the 10:25 mark, the visitor's would go on a 12-0 run over the next four and half minutes to hold a 25-15 advantage.  The lead would then grow to 35-21 by the 2:35 mark, and eventually to the halftime cushion of 43-26.  In the second half, the two teams would combine for over 50% shooting from the floor, while scoring more than 100 points for the period.  Fortunately for the Lady Cyclones their offense would better the host Giants output by two points, never allowing the lead to drop below 14 points.  The closest Keystone would get was with 2:14 left in the contest as Centenary held an 88-74 lead, ultimately holding on for the 96-77 road victory.

Centenary was led by Camuso's 27 points, which included five three-pointers, two rebounds, and a pair of assists.  Jen Vasta added 26 points of her own, two rebounds, and eight assists, while Marissa DiStasio (Norwich, CT/Norwich Free Academy) chipped in with 13 points and eight boards.  For Keystone in the loss, Ellen Fallon scored a game high 28 points, while teammate Jessica Kobesky recorded a double-double with 17 points and 15 boards.  Boxscore

(12/1/08)   Senior Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph’s by the Sea) and freshman Hannah Ally (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg) recorded double-doubles in the Lady Cyclones 83-69 victory over Marywood University earlier this evening.  The victory improves Centenary to 4-2 overall, and gives them a conference opener win for the second consecutive year.

The Lady Cyclones used tough defense to open a 42-29 lead at the break, and force 12 first half turnovers by the Pacers.  The visitor’s were held to just above 35% from the floor and missed ten free throw opportunities, which all lead to the deficit at half.  In the second Centenary added to their cushion, when a lay-up by Jen Vasta (Boonton/Boonton) extended it to 44-29.  From there the Marywood women went an 18-9 run over the next seven minutes to pull to within six points of the lead.  Unfortunately for the Pacers, that margin was as close as they would get, both then and at the 6:57 mark of the game.  Execution and solid shooting from the free throw line down the stretch pushed the Lady Cyclones to their first CSAC win of the season by the eventual final of 83-69.

For Centenary Camuso led all scorers with 25 points, including three three-pointers and grabbed 10 rebounds.  Ally was close behind as she finished with 17 points and a game high 14 boards.  Teammates Jen Vasta added 17 points of her own, while Nikki Van Tassel (Franklin/Walkill Valley) chipped in with 10 rebounds.  For Marywood in the loss, Lizzy Green led the scoring attack with 23 points, while Mariah Schaffer added 14 points and Amanda Lass just missed a double-double of her own scoring 10 and grabbing nine boards.  Boxscore

(12/1/08) Colleen Collins (Colmar, PA/Lansdale Catholic) was named to the CSAC honor roll for week's performance. She scored 22 points including five three pointers in helping the Cyclones win 103-62 over Penn-State Harrisburg. This was Collins' first game in her collegiate career.

(11/25/08)  Freshman Colleen Collins (Colmar, PA/Lansdale Catholic) scored a game high 22 points, including five three-pointers, as the host Lady Cyclones took care of business in a non-conference match up with Penn State-Harrisburg by the final of 103-62.  Four other Centenary women joined Collins in double figures, as Centenary who opened a 63-36 cushion in the first half came away with their third victory of the season.
 
The women’s first half defensive pressure forced the visiting Lady Lions into 19 turnovers, while in the second a more deliberate offensive kept the ball out of Penn State’s hands, allowing the visitor’s just 26 second half points.  Overall the Lady Cyclones shot 53% from the floor, including an impressive 44% from the 3-point arc.  The win snapped a brief two game losing streak and pushes them above .500 as the team heads into their CSAC opener next Monday evening.

In the victory, Collins’ 22 points paced the offense, while Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph’s by the Sea) scored 18, Leah Murphy (Hamburg, NY/Mount Mercy Academy) netted 16, and Jen Vasta (Booton/Booton) added 14 points and seven assists.  Off the bench, Kristyn Lehmann (Jackson/Jackson Memorial) chipped in with 10 points.  For PSU-Harrisburg senior Sandra Adames scored 16 points, while grabbing a game high 14 rebounds for games only double-double.  Boxscore

(11/23/08)  In this weekend’s consolation game of the Rinso Marquette Tournament at Lebanon Valley College, junior Nikki Van Tassel (Franklin/Walkill Valley) did her best to put the Lady Cyclones on her back and bring home a victory.  Despite the team coming out on the short end of a 76-68 decision, Van Tassel did her part recording career highs of 21 points and 19 rebounds.

Following their first loss of the season the night before, Centenary took to the floor on Sunday looking to continue their offensive output, unfortunately it was not there.  The Lady Cyclones fell behind Wesley College early 16-11 through the first six minutes.  Just as the first game, the women came charging back however to take a 20-19 lead with 11 minutes on the clock.  Over the next nine minutes however Centenary’s shooting went cold, while Wesley did not.  The Wolverines went on a 17-1 run over the stretch and built a 36-21 advantage with just three minutes to go in the half.  Centenary was able to cut into the deficit before halftime and trailed 39-28 at the break. 

In the second half, the Centenary shooting came alive as they connected on 15-of-36 shots from the field in the half.  The Lady Cyclones made yet another run at the lead, coming all the way back to lead by one at 59-58 with 6:34 left in the contest.  Unfortunately for the women, the energy used to come back left nothing for themselves down the stretch.  Following the brief lead change, Wesley ran off the next ten points and was able to hold on for the 76-68 victory in the afternoon’s first game.

The loss drops Centenary to an even 2-2 in the early going, while Wesley found the season’s first win, improving to 1-2.  For the weekend, Centenary's Jen Vasta (Booton/Booton) was named to the All-Tournament Team for her two game performance.  Boxscore

(11/23/08)  At the opening night of the Rinso Marquette Tournament, hosted by Lebanon Valley College, the Lady Cyclones fell to the host Dutchmen by the final of 87-69.  Despite the loss, Centenary placed three players in double figures and had one record setting performance on the boards.  The Lady Cyclones’ Marissa DiStasio (Norwich, CT/Norwich Free Academy) scored six points, but grabbed a Rinso Marquette Tournament record 20 rebounds in the game.  The unfortunate part was that DiStasio’s name only appeared on the top of the list for about two hours.  In the night’s second game, Staten Island’s Megan Sullivan re-broke the record grabbing 24 in her team’s victory.   As for Centenary’s scoring, junior Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph’s by the Sea) led the way netting 17 points, including three three-pointers.  Leah Murphy (Hamburg, NY/Mount Mercy Academy) and Jen Vasta (Booton/Booton) added 15 and 14 respectively.

The opening half was a see-saw battle between the two teams, as Lebanon Valley opened a commanding seven point half way through the period.  Centenary then made their run coming all the way back to take their first lead of the half with just over six minutes to go.  From there, the pair of teams traded baskets the advantage.  The half ended on the eighth tie of the period, as the teams went the lockeroom knotted at 41.  The host Dutchmen took control quickly in the second half, starting with a 7-0 run to push them in front 48-41.  The Centenary women again fought back, pulling to within one point twice midway through the half.  Ultimately it was the hot shooting of Lori Lidlow (24 pts.) and Eryn Schultz (19 pts.) that did the visitor’s in.  By the five minute mark of the game, Leb Val had opened a 74-63 cushion and never allowed Centenary to get any closer, taking the opening round victory by the final of 87-69.

With their first loss of the year, Centenary falls to 2-1, and will take on Wesley College in tomorrow’s consolation game at 1:00pm.  Boxscore

(11/18/08)  The Centenary Lady Cyclones opened their home schedule this evening by placing six players in double figures, as they rolled to a 100-33 victory over New York City Tech.  The win improves the Centenary women to 2-0 in the early going, while the Yellow Jackets fall to 0-3.

In an opening half that saw the host Lady Cyclones force 25 New York City Tech turnovers, while holding the Yellow Jackets to just 14 points on 6-for-26 shooting, the women built a 20-8 lead by the mid sway point.  Centenary continued the defensive pressure and took a 51-14 advantage into the halftime break.  In the second, Centenary added a nearly identical number on the scoreboard tallying 49 points in the half, while holding the visitor’s under twenty points again.  On the night the women connected on 36-of-98 shots from the field, including seven three-pointers while cruising to the 100-33 final margin.

For Centenary sophomore Leah Murphy (Hamburg, NY/Mount Mercy Academy) led the way scoring a game high 16 points.  Junior Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph’s by the Sea) added 15 points, while freshmen Hannah Alley (Phillipsburg/Phillipsburg) and Kristyn Lehmann (Jackson/Jackson Memorial) chipped in with 13 and 11 respectively.  Marissa DiStasio (Norwich, CT/Norwich Free Academy) registered her second straight double-double scoring 11 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, as teammate Chelsea Shaw (Ledyard, CT/Norwich Free Academy) did the same with 12 points and 12 boards.  In the loss for New York City Tech Tempest Casey and Akela Moses each netted nine points, with Casey adding 16 rebounds.   Boxscore

(11/15/08) Junior Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Joseph’s by the Sea) and sophomore Marissa DiStasio (Norwich, CT/Norwich Free Academy) led the Lady Cyclones to season opening 98-69 victory at Southern Vermont College on Saturday afternoon.  Camuso scored a game 26 points, including six three-pointers, while DiStasio registered her first career double-double scoring 17 points and grabbing 13 rebounds.

Centenary broke the game open late in the first half and took a 53-29 lead into the halftime break, after shooting nearly 38% from the floor in the opening half, while forcing 18 Mountaineer turnovers.  The Lady Cyclones continued the defensive pressure in the second half causing another nine turnovers by Southern Vermont and shooting an unconscious 44% from the field, including 3-for-7 from the 3-point line. 

The win marks the third straight season that Centenary as has opened the year with a victory.  The women will make their home opening appearance this Tuesday night, when they play host to New York City Tech.  Game time is scheduled for 7:00 pm   Boxscore

(11/17/08) Kristen Camuso (Staten Island, NY/St. Josephs By the Sea) was named to the CSAC Honor Roll this week. Camuso scored 26 points, including 6 three pointers, grabbed 9 rebounds, handed out 4 assists and had 3 steals in the Lady Cyclones 98-69 victory over Southern Vermont.