Brooklyn Gets First Conference Win, Downing Medgar 62-45

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Brooklyn, NY---The Brooklyn College Women's Basketball Team (2-2, 1-0 CUNYAC0 jumped out to a 21-2 lead over borough rival Medgar Evers (1-7, 0-1 CUNYAC) and never looked back as they cruised to a 62-45 victory.  Brooklyn never trailed in the game and led by 16 at the half.  

Gracie Plagainos (Curtis / Staten Island, NY) sparked the early lead as she scored the Bulldogs first nine points, each on made three-pointers.  Plagainos finished with a team-high 15 points, knocking down a game-high five three-pointers. 

Justine O'Callahan (Floral Park / Floral Park, NY) chipped in with 13 points, while Ariel Smith (Wallklill / Newburgh, NY) added 10 for Brooklyn.

The Bulldogs will look to win their third straight on Thursday when they host City Tech in what will be another CUNYAC South Division showdown.