WORCESTER, Mass.—The Assumption University women's basketball team opened the 2026-27 campaign with a 60-54 win over the College of Staten Island, Monday evening inside Andrew Laska Gymnasium.
THE BASICS:
Score: Assumption University 60, College of Staten Island 54
Records: Greyhounds (1-0, 0-0 NE10) | Dolphins (0-1, 0-0 ECC)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
Assumption opened the contest with a basket from
Claire Schnecker before Staten Island responded to take an early lead. The Greyhounds answered with a pair of three-pointers from
Alyssa Polonia, who scored eight points in the opening quarter. Schnecker added six points in the frame, but the Dolphins battled back to tie the contest at 14-14 after the first 10 minutes.
Staten Island opened the second quarter with a 10-5 run to take a 24-19 advantage with 3:18 remaining. However, the Greyhounds responded with a 5-0 run to close the half, highlighted by a transition layup from Polonia and three free throws from
Laura Johnson-Shedd and Polonia, sending the teams into halftime tied at 24-24.
The Greyhounds came out strong to begin the second half, as
Madison Handrahan knocked down a pair of free throws to give Assumption a 26-24 lead. The two sides continued to battle throughout the third quarter, but Assumption outscored the Dolphins 19-17 in the frame to take a narrow 43-41 advantage into the fourth.
Assumption maintained its composure down the stretch, outscoring Staten Island 17-13 in the final quarter to secure a 60-54 victory in its season opener. The Greyhounds finished with 15 assists and converted 17-of-21 attempts from the free-throw line.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Polonia led the Greyhounds with 13 points, including three three-pointers, while Schnecker added 11 points and six rebounds.
- Handrahan recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Johnson-Shedd contributed 10 points, five rebounds, and two steals.
- Assumption now leads the all-time series 2-0.
UP NEXT:
- Assumption vs. Post University, Friday, Friday, November 13, 4:00 pm – at Staten Island
- Staten Island vs. Holy Family University, Friday, November 13, 6:00 pm.
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