BUFFALO, NY (DECEMBER 8, 2002) - The Manhattan College women's basketball team lost 77-69 to Canisius on Sunday afternoon.
The Lady Jaspers (2-3, 0-2) played well early before hitting a dry spell late in the first half. After taking a 33-24 lead, Manhattan was outscored 11-1 by Canisius (4-3, 1-1) to close the first half.
Siobhan Kilkenny (Castlebar, Ireland) scored 16 of her 25 points in the first 20 minutes. Freshman
Kim Ordille (Ocean City, NJ) provided a spark off the bench, scoring 7-points, including connecting on her first collegiate field goal.
The Golden Griffins opened the second half on a 10-0 run, to extend their run from the first half to 20-1, and took a 44-34 lead.
Manhattan stormed back and closed within four points, but was unable to get any closer.
Daakeia McFadden iced the game for Canisius making all 8 of her free throws in the second half. Jenel Stevens had 12 points and 13 rebounds and Lonnie Brown had 17 points and 13 rebounds to lead Canisius. Cheri Wittlieb scored 18 points off the bench for the Golden Griffins.
Rosalee Mason (London, England) led the Jaspers with 14 points and 20 rebounds.
The Lady Jaspers return to action on Saturday, December 14, against Binghamton at 2:00 PM at Draddy Gym.
