The Baruch College Bearcats ran away with the game in the fourth quarter to earn a 66-52 home win against the Cardinals of York College on Thursday night in the ARC Arena.

The game was very competitive, but the Bearcats took control with 7:25 left in the fourth. They led 47-43, but would go on to score the next six points to build up a 53-43 advantage with four minutes remaining.

The visiting Cardinals managed to get as close as six a minute later, but the Bearcats responded with four free throws by Samantha Genco and one by Melinda Spahiu to quickly build the lead back up to 11. That was enough to hold on to the CUNYAC victory.

Spahiu had another big game with a double-double of 21 points, 14 rebounds, six assists and four steals. Daniela Zirpolo also had a double-double with 17 points and 12 rebounds.

Genco finished with 14 points (9-for-10 in free throws) and Natalie Ibelhaupt had eight points and six rebounds in the team's second straight win.  

Sheahna Roscher was top for the visitors with 15 points and five steals.

The Bearcats totaled 16 steals and 18 assists in the win.