NEW YORK – The City College of New York women's basketball team began the second half of its CUNY Athletic Conference (CUNYAC) schedule on Friday with a matchup at Baruch. The Beavers (2-15, 2-6 CUNYAC) got 35 points from
Reilly Boehm (Orlando, FL), but it wasn't enough, as the Bearcats (12-4, 6-2 CUNYAC) earned a 90-56 victory at ARC Arena.
Boehm's 35 points were her second-highest output of the season. She also had eight rebounds and three assists.
Tianna Fumasoli (Elizaville, NY) registered 13 points and three steals, while
Melanie Torres (Queens, NY) grabbed 12 rebounds. As a team, the Beavers shot 27.7 percent (18-of-65) from the field, 31.3 percent (10-of-32) from long range, and 71.4 percent (10-of-14) at the free throw line.
After the Bearcats opened up a 10-4 advantage, Boehm rattled off eight consecutive points to put CCNY in front, 12-10, midway through the first quarter. However, Baruch responded with a 7-0 run to regain the lead, and the Bearcats extended that margin to 27-14 at the end of the period.
Baruch increased its cushion to 47-31 at the break, and held a 68-41 edge through three quarters. Boehm and Fumasoli combined for all 15 CCNY points in the final quarter, but the Beavers ultimately fell by a 90-56 count, as the Bearcats completed the season sweep.
Milly Ye paced the Bearcats with 19 points. Valsenia Michie added 16 points, while Frances Snyder tallied 12 points and nine rebounds. Melinda Spahiu and Daniela Zirpolo each notched a 15-point, 11-rebound double-double. Spahiu also posted eight assists and five steals, and Zirpolo registered nine assists to go along with three steals and two blocks. Baruch shot 53.2 percent (42-of-79) from the floor, 42.9 percent (3-of-7) from downtown, and 100 percent (3-of-3) at the charity stripe.
On Sunday, CCNY travels to Massachusetts for its final non-conference road game of the season. The Beavers will visit Lasell (8-7) at 2 p.m.