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Bronx, N.Y. -- The Lehman College used their strong defensive performance all game to snap a five-game losing streak as they defeated Alvernia, 70-41, in the Coaches vs. Cancer Holiday Shootout consolation game Friday afternoon at the APEX Center.
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The Lightning (4-7) were led by
Amely Del Rosario, who secured a double-double with a game-high 23 points along with 11 rebounds. She also added six steals and five assists and was named to the All-Tournament Team.
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Krystal Pearson compiled a double-double of her own, tallying 17 points and grabbing a game-best 15 rebounds.
Shakia Artist chipped in with eight points and nine boards, while
Lynda Fields dished out five assists with eight points in the victory.
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Maya Cooper led the way for Alvernia (0-12) in a losing effort, scoring a team-high 11 points with five rebounds. She was named to the All-Tournament team along with Del Rosario. Miranda Hoover corralled a team-high 11 rebounds with eight points, and Torie Zerbe fell one point and rebound shy of a double-double (nine points, nine boards).
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Lehman's defense held their opponents to just 12-for-65 (18.5%) from the field the whole game, and remained active with 17 steals to force 23 total turnovers. They also out rebounded them 55-51, then dished out 16 assists to Alvernia's six.
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In the Coaches vs. Cancer championship matchup, SUNY Poly played York (Pa.) where York emerged victorious in a wild 68-63 thriller. Rounding out the All-Tournament team were Stevie Ray from Poly along with York's Katie McGowan and Sam Mocniak, who was named tournament's Most Valuable Player.
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Up next for the Lehman women's team is their first game of 2017, when they head to Queens for a CUNYAC matchup with York (N.Y.) as part of a doubleheader with the men's team January 4th. Tip time is set for 6:00 p.m.
