BROOKLYN – Amissa Epperson scored a team-best 19 points, and Anna Bryce registered a double-double of 12 points and 13 rebounds, however, the Cannoneers of Pratt Institute fell to the Blue Angels from the College of New Rochelle, 75-45, on Sunday afternoon at the ARC.
For New Rochelle, Dar'Neisha Brice led all players with 21 points, while Aaliyah Fields and Ashley Martin added 17 and 15 points, respectively.
After five consecutive points from Anna Bryce gave the Cannoneers an early 10-5 advantage midway through the first quarter, the Blue Angels used a 10-0 run in a span of 90 seconds to regain the lead, 15-10. Back-to-back field goals from Amissa Epperson and Idalia Kaplan gave the edge back to Pratt, however, New Rochelle would score the quarter's final five points and lead 22-18. In the second quarter, the Cannoneers would be hampered by foul trouble as the Blue Angels would outscore Pratt 22-10 and build a 44-28 advantage at the half. The Cannoneers offensive woes would continue after intermission as New Rochelle would continue to add to their lead, coasting to the 75-45 victory.
UP NEXT – The Cannoneers host the Falcons of Davis College on Friday, February 2 in HVIAC conference play. A 6:00pm tip-off is announced.
