Feb. 24, 2002

Final Stats

Stony Brook, N.Y. - The Stony Brook women's basketball team used a 14-0 spurt in the first half to take control and go on to a 70-58 victory over Albany at the SBU Sports Complex on Sunday afternoon. With the win, the Seawolves record their first-ever sweep of their instate rival. Meanwhile, the Great Danes suffered their 14th-straight setback.

Albany (4-21, 0-14 America East) pulled ahead 10-9 on two free throws by Sarah Sweetland with 11:23 remaining in the first period. However, the Seawolves (14-11, 7-7 America East) responded with 14 unanswered points, stretching their lead to 23-10 at the 5:26 mark. Sherry Jordan, who finished with a game-high 23 points, had eight during the run. The Great Danes got back on track with a jumper by Danielle Hutcheson to end a six-minute drought. However, Stony Brook's 11 steals in the first half and Albany's cold shooting (6-of-21, 29 percent) kept the SBU lead in double digits at the break, 33-18.

The Seawolves led by as many as 21 in the second stanza, as Danielle DeGiorgio's jumper made it 45-24 with 16:39 to go. The Great Danes could get no closer than 10 the rest of the way.

The Stony Brook defense was the difference, as SBU forced 26 turnovers and finished the game with a season-high 16 steals.

Jordan grabbed nine rebounds and recorded three steals and two assists to go along with her 23 points. Erika Shipley added 16 points, five steals and three assists, while DeGiorgio had 11 points. Sarah Burkett chipped in with 10 points and six assists.

For Albany, Hutcheson's double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds led the way. Becky Ayers added 12 points while Jess McGinlay contributed 10.

Stony Brook returns to action on Thursday, Feb. 28, as the Seawolves face Binghamton on the road. Tipoff is 7 p.m.