Medgar Evers 59, at Saint Joseph`s (Brooklyn) 87

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Saint Joseph’s (Brooklyn) Bears used a dominant third-quarter surge to overpower the Medgar Evers Cougars 87-59 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Saturday at The Hill Center. In their season opener before a crowd of 142, the Bears erased a tight first half by outscoring the Cougars 29-9 in the third period, turning a nine-point halftime lead into an insurmountable advantage. The decisive run was fueled by stifling defense and efficient offense, capitalizing on a Medgar Evers squad that struggled to maintain possession. Saint Joseph’s (Brooklyn) was led by a spectacular performance from Mercedes Perez.… Read more...