American 55, at Long Island 69

BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Interstat) — The Long Island Sharks used a dominant first quarter to build a lead they would never relinquish, defeating the American Eagles 69-55 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at the Wellness, Recreation & Athletic Center. A sparse crowd of 146 watched as the Sharks improved to 4-1 on the young season, while the Eagles fell to 1-3. Long Island set the tone from the opening tip, sprinting out to a 21-16 lead after the first quarter. The Sharks’ early offensive burst, keyed by a stifling defense that forced multiple American turnovers, created a cushion… Read more...