PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – The women's basketball team dropped their season-opener to Plattsburgh State on Monday night, coming up short to the Cardinals 66-49 in Memorial Hall.

The young Cadet squad matched up against the Cardinals under the leadership of senior captain Christine Daniels. Daniels took the initiative of stepping up to the Cadets' non-conference foes, as she collected 10 points and two assists, while also cleaning up the boards with 23 rebounds. 

Senior Karissa Doyon wrapped up her soccer season last week and immediately made an impact in her next sport, leading the Cadets in points on the court with 18, netting 2-of-4 3-pointers, and going 6-for-8 from the free throw line. She also came up with eight rebounds and a steal for Norwich.

Freshman guard Kristen Brown made her collegiate debut with seven points, going 3-for-4 in free throws and collecting two defensive rebounds and an assist to put the Cadets on the scoreboard.

Norwich will make the first home court appearance of their 2010-11 season on Wednesday, hosting Colby-Sawyer for a 5 p.m. tipoff.