JAMAICA, NY --- (www.YORKATHLETICS.com) York College women's basketball ended 2023 play Saturday afternoon with a home showdown against the Western Connecticut State University Wolves (2-8), losing a wire-to-wire 101-50 non-conference decision inside York College Gymnasium.

How it Happened

• A competitive opening quarter, Alicia Gumbs sank a jumper to pull York within four (10-6). 
• Trading baskets, Gabrielle Franks canned a jumper to give the Wolves a 23-14 edge heading into the second frame. 
• Leading 30-19, WestConn went on an 18-2 sprint over the final 6:24 to extend the lead to 48-21 at intermission. 
• The Wolves outscored York 27-10 in the third quarter to take a 75-31 lead.
• WestConn won the last period 26-18 to claim a 101-50 victory. 
• Gumbs scored nine points during a fourth quarter that saw York tally 18 on its way to record a season-high 50 points. 

Leading the Cardinals

• Gumbs paved the way with an efficient 29 points (8-of-18 FG, 3-of-4 3FG, 10-of-14 FT), and team-highs in rebounds (8) and assists (3).
• Madison Plaza added a career-best 16 points, hauled in seven rebounds, and swatted away two shots. 
• Nadaysia Nivar and Tamicia Sylvester both provided a presence on the defensive end by totaling one steal apiece.  

For WestConn

• Gabrielle Franks dominated with a game-high 38 points (17-of-32 FG) and 24 rebounds.
• Alyssa Virtue stuffed the stat sheet with 23 points (9-of-16 FG, 5-of-7 FT), seven assists and six rebounds.
• Nicole Vivian matched Virtue's seven assist total, while Tyonna Morgan recorded a double-double with 12 points (6-of-12 FG) and 10 boards.

Inside the Box Score
The Cardinals shot 28.8 percent (15-of-52) from the field, 26.7 percent (4-of-15) from beyond the arc, and 64.0 percent (16-of-25) from the free-throw line. The Wolves shot 45.7 percent (42-of-92) from the floor, 21.4 percent (3-of-14) from 3-point territory, and 66.7 percent (14-of-21) from the stripe. 

Outside the scoreline, WestConn held the edge in rebounds (67-19), assists (32-5), steals (6-3), and blocks (3-2). The Wolves capitalized on transition opportunities, scoring 16 fast break points and 19 points off turnovers. 

Up Next 
The Cardinals (0-7) head into finals and winter break before returning to action next in 2024 on January 3 with a CUNYAC road encounter against the John Jay College Bloodhounds (6-5, 0-1 CUNYAC) starting at 6 p.m. inside The Doghouse.Tune in with live stats and video by visiting yorkathletics.com/live.

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