Mac-Dege Dessources 1,000-Rebound Club // York's All-Time Rebound Leader
50
Winner York (NY) YCNY 1-1,0-0 CUNYAC
41
Sarah Lawrence SLC 0-1,0-0 Skyline
Winner
York (NY) YCNY
1-1,0-0 CUNYAC
50
Final
41
Sarah Lawrence SLC
0-1,0-0 Skyline
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
York (NY) YCNY 12 13 15 10 50
Sarah Lawrence SLC 13 11 9 8 41

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Dessources grabs 1,000th rebound to pace @yorkcardinals Women’s Basketball to victory at Sarah Lawrence

York College takes the court on Wednesday (Nov. 16) for a non-conference matchup in its home opener against Ramapo College

BRONXVILLE, NY --- (www.YORKATHLETICS.com) York College women's basketball senior Mac-Dege Dessources grabbed her 1,000th-career rebound Saturday evening to lead the Cardinals to a 50-41 victory on the road against the Sarah Lawrence College Gryphons (0-1) in a non-conference road encounter inside Campbell Sports Center. 

Dessources, who entered the contest with 998 boards, became York's first known member of the 1,000-rebound club by grabbing her second pull-down of the game Saturday at the 3:23 mark in the first quarter. The Harlem native corralled 15 rebounds on Wednesday against Manhattanville College to pass Stayce Kay Muirhead (983 rebounds, 2011-15) to become York's all-time leader in rebounds.  

"I am thankful for the opportunity to play basketball, the ability to rebound, and to be a key asset to my team. I am grateful for all the unconditional support I have at York College." said Dessources.


When asked about her accomplishment, head coach Kimani Jackson responded:

"Mac has an amazing ability to clean up the rim and her hunger for the ball is unmatched. She is the fuel to our offense and is key to our success. I'm so proud to see her achieve such an awesome accomplishment and I know there us so much more to come."  about 

How it Happened​​​​​​
  • Demitra Loukopoulos hit a jumper with 31 seconds remaining in the first quarter, giving Sarah Lawrence a 13-12 lead after one.
  • Both teams traded baskets throughout the second quarter, and Ellma Hodzic's two pointer in the paint with 30 seconds on the clock gave York a 25-24 edge at halftime.
  • The Cardinals came out on fire in the third quarter as a layup by Dessources with 3:40 left capped off an 11-0 start to the frame.
  • Sarah Lawrence scored their first bucket almost seven minutes into the second half as Colleen Coughlin's layup at 3:08 trimmed the deficit to 10 (36-26).
  • York led by seven (40-33) entering the fourth quarter after Kumi Tamura's lay-in with 42 seconds remaining.
  • Sarah Lawrence chipped away in the fourth as Jordyn Medina's layup at 4:15 cut the score to 45-41.
  • York held the Gryphons scoreless the rest of the way as Hodzic's layup with 1:22 remaining was the dagger, closing the scoring at 50-41.   

"Everything starts with defense and we were able to pick up our defensive intensity in the second half. I'm excited that our team was able to fight through our mistakes and pull out a well deserved win."-coach Jackson added

Inside the Box Score
Dessources posted 14 points and 12 rebounds (five offensive) to register her 43rd career double-double. She also added two blocks and one steal. Kristina Sierra nabbed two steals and connected on 4-of-8 from 3-point land to pour in a game-high 16 points. Hodzic contributed 12 rebounds, seven points, four assists, and two blocks to the victory. Alicia Gumbs chipped in eight points (4-of-6 FG) and two steals. 

Loukopoulos and Coughlin were the only double-figure scorers for Sarah Lawrence, each posting 11 points. More of an interior presence, Medina grabbed a team-high 11 boards, and her three assists were tied with Coughlin for the most on the Gryphons.

A defensive battle, York shot 34 percent (20-of-59) from the field, 27 percent (4-of-15) from downtown and connected on six of its 15 free-throws. Meanwhile, Sarah Lawrence shot 27 percent (18-of-67) from the field, 14 percent (3-of-22) from downtown, and 25 percent (2-of-8) from the charity stripe. 

The Cardinals held the advantage in rebounds (49-45), steals (8-4), blocks (4-3) and points in the paint (28-18). The Gryphons bettered York in assists (12-9), points off turnovers (11-8), and second-chance points (15-12). A close affair at halftime, York's second-half defense was the difference, holding Sarah Lawrence to 17 points on 24 percent (8-of-33) shooting.

Up Next
The Cardinals (1-1) play their home opener Wednesday (Nov. 16) against the Ramapo College Roadrunners (2-0) at 6 p.m. inside York College Gymnasium.

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