ELMIRA, N.Y. - Rochester's size and strength proved to be a formidable obstacle for host Elmira College and the Yellowjackets defeated the Soaring Eagles, 80-36, on Tuesday night.
The Yellowjackets shot 54% from the floor for the game and outrebounded Elmira, 54-24. In the first half, Rochester hit 17 of 30 from the floor (57%). Elmira struggled to find an offensive flow, hitting 2 of 28 from the field in the opening half. Rochester led, 36-7, at intermission.
Jodie Luther and Madeline Korber scored 15 points apiece. Loren Wagner added 14 points. Luther hit 7 of 10 from the field and grabbed eight rebounds in 16 minutes. Korber was 7 of 9 from the floor and added six rebounds in 14 minutes. Danielle McNabb grabbed six rebounds and handed out six assists.
Jessica Zoltowski scored nine points for Elmira (0-4). Rochester is 4-0. The Yellowjackets are idle until the opening round of the Wendy's Collegiate Classic on November 29. Tournament pairings will be announced on Sunday night at the tournament banquet.
Rochester Forwards Key Victory at Elmira
Rochester
80
Elmira
36
Final | 1 | 2 | T |
---|---|---|---|
Rochester (4-0) | 36 | 44 | 80 |
Elmira (0-4) | 7 | 29 | 36 |
Nov 22, 2011