Generals unable to build on strong first half against Spartans

AUBURN, NY – Despite leading the Cayuga Spartans by seven after intermission on Monday (1/19), the Herkimer Generals women’s basketball team was unable to get the win on the road, losing 67-59.

Herkimer (5-10, 2-5) couldn’t stop Cayuga’s Maxine Williams, allowing the guard to collect 25 points and 14 rebounds. Williams was one of two Spartans to score in double figures.

As for the Generals, they had three player score in double figures; Emily Rexford (Canton, NY), Kristy Wallace (Frankfort, NY) and Raven Griffin (Syracuse, NY). Rexford had 13 and both Wallace and Griffin had 12.

Herkimer’s next game is Wednesday (1/22). They’ll face North County Community College who is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation, winning all 15 games played in this season. Tipoff is scheduled for 4 p.m.

Score:

Cayuga 67, Herkimer 59

CCC (7-10, 1-3) Maxine Williams 25, Allison Chase 10, Lakin Mueller 8, Shaqueria Everson 7, Breanne Becker 6, Kasey McGrath 6, Sydney Patzke 5 Totals: 31-12-67

HERK (5-10, 2-5) Emily Rexford 13, Kristy Wallace 12, Raven Griffin 12, Chelsea Jory 9, Nicole Doolen 4, Erica Tracy 4, Alexandra Hardy 3, Eriel Jenkins 2 Totals: 27-11-59

3-point goals: Spartans 7 (Williams 3, Mueller 2, Chase 1, Patzke 1) Generals 6 (Wallace 3, Griffin 2, Rexford 1)

Halftime:

Herkimer 31-24

Next Game: 1/21 @North Country 4 p.m.

-Giorgio Varlaro