PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – A strong second quarter from seniors Sydni Eure and Quincey Zimmerman led Oswego into the half with a 24-23 lead, but the Plattsburgh Cardinals pulled away late to win 62-51.
 
THE BASICS

• Final Score:  Plattsburgh 62, Oswego 51
• Location:  Memorial Hall – Plattsburgh, N.Y.
• Records:  Plattsburgh 6-10 (3-6 SUNYAC) | Oswego 6-9 (2-7 SUNYAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Plattsburgh took the early lead with a strong defensive effort to begin with a 15-6 lead after the opening quarter.
• Behind seven points in the second quarter from Zimmerman and 11 rebounds from Eure, Oswego clawed back to take a 24-23 into the half.
• The game was tied at 31-31 at 5:29 of the third quarter when the Cardinals made a 7-0 run to get some separation.
• Eure scored six on three layups to end the quarter and cut the deficit to 42-37.
• In the fourth, Plattsburgh was able to pull away late.
• Eure had 15 points and 21 rebounds to lead Oswego while Zimmerman (12) and fellow senior Morgan Wolanin (12) each reached double figures in points.
• Junior Taylor Torchia had eight assists on the day.

WHAT'S NEXT

Oswego hits the road next Friday for a 5:30 p.m. SUNYAC contest at Buffalo State.  The Lakers won the first matchup between the teams on Jan 11.