New York, NY - Despite a tough shooting night, the Lady Seawolves were able to pick up the 68-56 victory over the Lady Knights of Berkeley College (NY).

The Lady Seawolves shot a dismal 25.6% from the field and 31.3% from the free throw line through the opening two quarters but managed to cling to a six point, 30-24, lead at halftime. Amira Jones (Chicopee, MA) paced the Seawolves with 10 points and seven rebounds and Alicia Hoyt (Steep Falls, ME) grabbed nine boards to keep SMCC in front. 

In the second half the Seawolves improved to 40% shooting and achieved their largest lead of the game, 66-48, off a Zyrah Giustra (New Sharon, ME) jump shot. The Knights closed out the game with an 8-2 run, thanks to back-to-back three pointers from Jinedia Harkness, but the Seawolves still came away with the 12 point victory. 

Sammie Griffin (Union, ME) led the Seawolves with 16 points, including four made shots from downtown. Jones added a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds and Hoyt ended with eight points and a career high 18 rebounds. 

Berkeley's Harkness led all scorers with 25 points and shooting guard Kiara Johnson chipped in 20. 

With this win the Lady Seawolves improve to 11-2 overall and will be back in action today against Vaughn College at 2pm. The game will be held at a neutral site at the College of New Rochelle.