Rensselaer jumped out to a 9-0 lead early in the first half, and continued to build throughout the frame to take a 42-18 lead into the halftime. Sophomore Whitney Coleman (Etiwanda, CA/Etiwanda), who posted a game-high 13 points, led all halftime scorers with seven.
The Red Hawks came out dominant in the second half, building a 35 point lead (73-58) near the nine minute mark. Russell Sage went on an 8-0 run late in the game but were unable to make up the difference on the scoreboard.
In addition to Coleman, who also chipped in six rebounds (4 offensive), RPI got 12 points and a game-high seven rebounds (3 offensive) from junior Tory Lyons (Feeding Hills, MA/Agawam). Sophomore Kerry Hayes (Nashua, NH/Nashua North) and freshman Sara Decker (Philmont, NY/Catholic Central) added nine points each in the victory.
Russell Sage was led by junior Ashli Fragomeni (Wynantskill, NY), who had 12 points and four rebounds. Senior Ashley Wetherall (Dalton, MA) chipped in with 11 points and a team-high five rebounds while junior Ashley Wojcicki (Broadalbin, NY) and sophomore Sarah Otto (Albany, NY) chipped in with seven points apiece.
Rensselaer returns to action on Saturday when it hosts UMaine-Ft. Kent at the Robison Gym (1pm). The Gators are now idle until January 5, when they travel to SUNY-Potsdam.
Newspaper Box Score Russell Sage vs Rensselaer 12/05/06 6:00 pm at Troy, NY Robison Gym At Troy, NY Robison Gym RENSSELAER 83, RUSSELL SAGE 52 RUSSELL SAGE (0-6) Ashli Fragomeni 3-11 5-7 12; Ashley Wetherell 5-14 1-2 11; Sarah Otto 1-1 5-6 7; Ashley Wojcicki 1-7 5-8 7; Lynsee Barnes 1-5 4-5 6; Amanda Crans 1-4 2-2 5; Denise Breault 1-4 2-3 4; Joahna Petralia 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 13-47 24-33 52. RENSSELAER (2-3) Whitney Coleman 6-11 1-1 13; Tory Lyons 6-10 0-1 12; Sara Decker 3-6 3-4 9; Kerry Hayes 4-7 0-0 9; Elizabeth Barker 4-8 0-0 8; Destany Eagles 4-5 0-0 8; Kristi Baranowski 3-6 0-0 6; Caitlyn Charest 2-3 0-0 5; Jeanette Carillo 1-4 0-0 2; Brittney O'Neal 1-2 0-0 2; Mia Ross 1-3 0-0 2; Missy Jackman 1-4 0-0 2; Nicole Leber 0-2 2-2 2; Kristin Danbury 1-3 0-1 2; Sarah Briggs 0-4 1-2 1. Totals 37-78 7-11 83. Russell Sage.................. 18 34 - 52 Rensselaer.................... 42 41 - 83 3-point goals-Russell Sage 2-7 (Ashli Fragomeni 1-3; Amanda Crans 1-2; Denise Breault 0-1; Ashley Wetherell 0-1), Rensselaer 2-7 (Caitlyn Charest 1-2; Kerry Hayes 1-2; Mia Ross 0-1; Missy Jackman 0-1; Sarah Briggs 0-1). Fouled out--Russell Sage-Lynsee Barnes, Rensselaer-None. Rebounds-Russell Sage 29 (Ashley Wetherell 5; Lynsee Barnes 5), Rensselaer 55 (Destany Eagles 8). Assists-Russell Sage 4 (Ashli Fragomeni 2), Rensselaer 21 (Caitlyn Charest 6). Total fouls-Russell Sage 13, Rensselaer 21.