Union (N.Y.) 74, at Utica 44

UTICA, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Union College women’s basketball team opened its season with a decisive 74-44 victory over Utica on Friday night at the Clark Athletic Center, using a dominant third-quarter surge to pull away for good. In a game where defense and rebounding set the tone, the Dutchmen held the Pioneers to just 30% shooting from the floor and forced 19 turnovers. Union’s offense, while not always efficient, capitalized on those opportunities, scoring 20 points off turnovers and controlling the paint with a 46-28 advantage. The first half was a tighter affair, with Union taking a 35-22 lead… Read more...