The Panthers grabbed 11 of the game's first 18 points in the opening four minutes, but their last lead of the afternoon would come at 12:28, when they led 17-15. An ensuing 25-1 run by Manhattanville over the next twelve minutes would put the visitors up 40-18 with 1:57 remaining in the half. When the buzzer sounded the Valiants led 42-22 at the break.

Old Westbury improved its play in the second half, but still were outscored 39-38. With no runs of note, both teams swapped points the entire half, but the Panthers were never able to stop the bleeding and lost by the final score of 81-60.

The Valiants dominated the Panthers in the paint, outscoring their opponents 60-28. Manhattanville also punished Old Westbury on the boards (49-33), fast breaks (22-10) and in bench scoring (14-0). The Panthers did manage 16 steals, which is a season-high.

DeAndra Scott led the way yet again for the Panthers, scoring 23 points (9-14 FT) and adding eight rebounds and six steals--the latter of which was a career-high. Jasmine Robinson also contributed 14 points, five assists and four steals and Clarissa Gallagher chipped in with 13 points of her own.

Manhattanville was led by center Alyson Caiazzo, who registered 29 points (14-17 FG), 16 rebounds and three blocks. Candice Scott-Mason added 14 points and picked up a game-high eight assists.

 LEHMAN COLLEGE LIGHTNING UP NEXT FOR THE PANTHERS: Old Westbury returns to the hardwood on Saturday (December 28) for a non-conference tilt against the Lehman College Lightning in Bronx, New York. The game is a part of the CUNY Coaches vs. Cancer Classic.  Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. from APEX Arena.  

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