BROOKLYN, NY – In its Hudson Valley Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (HVIAC) opener, The College of New Rochelle cruised to a 71-36 road victory over Pratt Institute tonight at Pratt's Activities Resource Center. 
 
CNR (3-1, 1-0 HVIAC) was led by Alyssa Pechin, who scored a game-high 19 points while handing out a game-high six assists.  Jah-Leah Ellis added 12 points and a game-high 18 rebounds.  Indigo Flowers chipped in with 10 points and seven caroms.
 
Carol Cai paced the Cannoneers with 18 points and nine rebounds.
 
The Blue Angels forced 30 Pratt turnovers, converting them into 27 points and won the battle of the boards, 51-37.
 
Pratt (0-2, 0-2 HVIAC) scored the first basket of the game, but the Blue Angels responded with a 10-0 run to take 10-2 lead with 14:51 left in the first half.  After another Cannoneer basket, another big run from CNR, this time 19-0, to take a 29-4 lead with 5:40 left before the break.  The Blue Angels took a 43-16 into halftime.
 
The second half was played more evenly, with both sides playing all active players.  CNR outscored Pratt 28-20 over the second 20 minutes.
 
Next up for the Blue Angels is the Dr. Betty Shabazz Tournament, hosted by Medgar Evers College.  CNR, the defending champion, takes on College at Old Westbury on Saturday, November 29 at 6:00 PM.