JAMAICA, NY --- (www.YORKATHLETICS.com) York College women's basketball played host Tuesday evening to the Brooklyn College Bulldogs (12-11, 7-4 CUNYAC), dropping a 63-26 CUNYAC affair inside York College Gymnasium.

How it Happened

• Alicia Gumbs' triple got the Cardinals on the board (4-3) at the 8:41 mark of the first quarter.
• Brooklyn took control with a 14-0 burst to lead 18-3 with 2:16 left in the frame.
• A layup from Audrey Waldvogel sealed a 23-7 quarter for the Bulldogs.
• Utilizing momentum, Brooklyn outscored York 18-4 in the second stanza to go up by 30 (41-11) at halftime.
• The Bulldogs ended the third quarter with a 39-point edge (55-16) following a 14-5 sequence.
• Trailing 59-16, the Cardinals went on a 7-0 surge as Gumbs, Madison Plaza and Ceana Adams contributed to the run to trim the deficit to 36 (59-23), before Brooklyn closed out a 63-26 result. 

Leading the Cardinals

• Gumbs poured in a game-best 15 points (5-of-7 FT) to lead York in scoring for the 16th time this season.  She also aided on the defensive end with two steals and one block.  
• Beautifull Earth collected six rebounds and nabbed a game-leading three steals. 
• Plaza dished out three dimes and Tyla Hooks hauled in a game-high eight rebounds. 

For Brooklyn

• Dorsey Dior netted a team-high 13 points (6-of-8 FG) to go along with six rebounds, three assists, and two steals. 
• Alina Estrella tallied 12 points (5-of-11 FG, 2-of-3 3FG), three assists, and two swipes.
• Danae McMullen added eight points (4-of-9 FG) and seven rebounds. Anna Kitch matched McMullen's mark of seven rebounds. 

Inside the Box Score
The Cardinals shot 16 percent (8-of-50) from the floor, 12.5 percent (2-of-16) from downtown, and 61.5 percent (8-of-13) from the charity stripe. Brooklyn connected on 27 of its 74 attempts (36.5 percent), sinking four triples and five free throws. Controlling the paint, the Bulldogs held a 56-29 edge in rebounds, outscored York 40-10 down low, and had an 18-5 advantage in second-chance scoring. Additionally,  Brooklyn owned the edge in assists (19-4), steals (12-6), and blocks (6-1). 

Up Next
The Cardinals (2-16, 2-10 CUNYAC) return to action Friday (Feb. 14) with a CUNYAC matchup against the Baruch College Bearcats (12-10, 9-3 CUNYAC) starting at 5 p.m. from York College Gymnasium. Prior tip-off, Alicia Gumbs (2021-25) and Madison Plaza (2021-25) will be honored for their dedication to York Athletics with the annual Senior Day Ceremony.

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