The Mount Saint Mary College Knights (8-5, 7-1 Skyline) overcame a slow start to dominate the Farmingdale Rams (5-8, 3-5 Skyline) by a score of 89-61 on Tuesday night at Kaplan Recreation Center. Coach Marion Diet lauded the effort, stating, "Great team win, Slow start, but we had big minutes from our bench again and had great ball movement. Excited to keep moving forward with this group!"

Despite falling behind early, the Knights found their rhythm midway through the first quarter, thanks to the scoring prowess of Charlotte Twohig, who knocked down 7 points in the period. By halftime, the Knights had built a 18-point lead, fueled by a balanced attack and strong defensive intensity.

The second half saw the Knights continue to roll, extending their lead to 28 points by the end of the third quarter. Brianna Guglielmo and Sara Cashin stepped up offensively in the second half, combining for 21 points to ensure the Knights' comfortable victory.

"It was great to see everyone contribute tonight," Coach Diet added. "We knew Farmingdale would be a tough matchup, but our energy and focus never wavered. We're looking forward to building on this momentum as we head into the rest of the season."

Key Stats:

• Leading Scorers: Cashin (MSMC) 21 pts, Pohalski (Farmingdale) 16 pts
• Rebounds: MSMC 44, Farmingdale 34
• Assists: MSMC 20, Farmingdale 8
• Turnovers: MSMC 16, Farmingdale 24
• Three-pointers: MSMC 9-26, Farmingdale 7-21

Standout Players:

• Sara Cashin: The Freshman forward was a force inside, grabbing 10 rebounds and scoring 21 points, including several key baskets down the stretch.
• Brianna Guglielmo: The sophomore forward provided a spark starting the game, scoring 11 points and grabbing 6 rebounds in 30 minutes of play.
• Angelina Donato: The freshman guard knocked down four three-pointers and scored 16 points, showcasing her long-range shooting skills.

Next Game:

The Knights will look to extend their winning streak on Saturday, January 13th, when they travel to Bronxville, NY to take on Sarah Lawrence College at 1 PM.