JAMAICA, NY--- (www.YORKATHLETICS.com) York College women's basketball continued their CUNYAC schedule Wednesday evening against the John Jay College Bloodhounds (3-10, 1-1 CUNYAC), but could not capitalize on home court, dropping a 63-29 decision inside York College Gymnasium.

How it Happened

• Alicia Gumbs got York's first bucket at 8:34 in the first to make the score 3-2.
• John Jay began to take control, as a 9-0 burst helped establish a 10-point lead (12-2) with 5:05 remaining in the period. 
• A defensive display the rest of the quarter, Essence Richardson's jumper closed out a 16-6 edge for the Bloodhounds. 
• The Cardinals got off to a promising second stanza, as Gumbs' driving layup trimmed the deficit to four (16-12) with 7:38 showing on the clock. 
• The Bloodhounds responded with a 9-0 blitz over the next 5:43 to go up 25-12.
• Richardson's bucket with 39 seconds before intermission ended a 30-14 half for John Jay. 
• Following a Beautifull Earth free throw to make it a 17-point margin (32-15), York could not get any closer the rest of the way.
• John Jay utilized an 18-6 third quarter to lead 48-20. 
• A 15-9 final frame finalized a 63-29 victory for the Bloodhounds. 

Leading the Cardinals

• Gumbs produced a game-best 22 points (8-of-20 FG, 6-of-8 FT) to go along with two steals. 
• Earth contributed in many areas with five points, five rebounds, two steals, and a career-best two blocks. 
• Tyla Hooks soared in for a career-high 11 rebounds. 

For John Jay

• Ayanna Edwards scored 18 points (7-of-10 FG, 3-of-5 3FG) and added three assists and three steals. 
• Michaela Lattimore dominated inside with 18 points and a game-leading 17 rebounds (11 offensive and six defensive). 
• Ashley Zoella grabbed seven rebounds and finished with a game-best five steals. 

Inside the Box Score
The Cardinals shot 24.4 percent (10-of-41) from the floor and 64.3 percent (9-of-14) from the charity stripe. Stout Cardinal defense held the Bloodhounds to 30 percent (24-of-80) from the field and 27.8 percent (5-of-18) from downtown. Inside, John Jay dominated the rebound battle (52-26) and finished with 26 paint points as opposed to York's 18. The Bloodhounds also forced 33 York follies, leading to 26 points off turnovers and 20 fast break points. 

Up Next
The Cardinals (0-8, 0-2 CUNYAC) hit the road Friday (Jan. 10) for a CUNYAC tilt against the Medgar Evers College Cougars (1-7, 1-1 CUNYAC), starting at 5 p.m. from Cougars Cave.

For the latest news on the Cardinals, log on to www.yorkathletics.com – the official site of York College athletics. Also, become a follower of the Cardinals on Instagram (@yorkcardinals), X (@yorkcardinals) and YouTube (@yorkathletics), and "LIKE" Us on Facebook (York Athletics).