New York, NY - The City College women's basketball team won its third straight game Monday evening , defeating Carin University  57-33 on the road in Langhorne, PA.

City College played a strong defensive, game holding Cairn to only shoot 23% from the field in the game. The Beavers capitalize on the Highlanders 28 turnovers scoring 20 points and recording 15 steals.

The game started competitive between both teams. City College led Cairn by five points at the end of the first quarter.

The second quarter was played tight with CCNY going into halftime with a seven point lead (29-22).

In the third quarter, the Beavers stretch their lead to 17 points after a jump shot from Alexis Akridge. The Beavers ended the quarter outscoring the Highlanders 11-to-5 in the quarter. 

In the fourth quarter, the team's lead jumped to 24-points after another maker from Akridge. CCNY closed out the game outscoring Cairn 17-to-6 in the final quarter.

Sophomore Debra Chan scored in double-figures for the third consecutive game. Chan notched a season and career-high 19-points and grabbed four steals  and three rebounds. Senior Alexis Akridge scored 18-points, tying her season high and had seven rebounds and five assists. 

Senior Marissa Olsen posted seven rebounds, six points and four steals. Both Erica Redwood and Shakirra Smith played strong defensive games pulling down eight rebounds and had two steals each.

The City College Women's Basketball team is now 7-9 overall and 3-5 in conference play. The team will play Lehman College next Wednesday night (Jan. 18 ) at home starting a 5:00pm.