HACKENSACK, N.J. -FDU women's basketball raced out to a 21-10 lead in the first quarter and led by as many as 37 points to pick up a win, knocking off the Blue Devils 72-35 on Saturday afternoon at the Rothman Center.
The Knights improved to 14-8 overall and 11-1 in the NEC, while Central Connecticut dropped to 3-16 and 2-10 in the conference.
The Knights celebrated the 30th anniversary of the 1991-1992 NEC women's basketball championship. Members from the team along with other women's basketball alumni were honored at halftime.
How it Happened
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The Knights took a 21-10 lead after the first quarter. Dahomée Forgues scored 11 out of 21 points for the Knights. The Burgundy and Blue shot 63% from the field.
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FDU grew their lead to 21 points in the second quarter. Graduate student Madison Stanley hit a jumper with one second prior to halftime, taking the Knights to the break with a 32-16 lead.
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The Knights extended the lead over the third quarter and went into the fourth with a 34-point lead.
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The Knights closed out the fourth quarter with freshman Allie McGinn scoring the final two points.
Inside the Box Score
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Stanley becomes the 19th member of the FDU women's basketball team to reach 1,000 points scored. The fifth-year student-athlete hit the mark with 4:10 to go in the third quarter.
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The Knights recorded their eighth consecutive win as they lead the conference on an 11-1 record, the best start to NEC play in program history.
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Stanley led the way with a double-double of 14 points and 11 rebounds. Forgues added 11 points and 2 assists.
Next Up:
The Knights continue conference play on the road on Friday February 11 as they take on Saint Francis University at Degol Arena.
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