Gallaudet Bison

Nov 25, 2007

Bison defeat Bloodhounds, 61-54

WASHINGTON,DC--Bison Head Coach Kevin Cook notched his first career victory at the Field House with a 61-54 score over the John Jay College Bloodhounds.

Both offenses struggled to ignite in the opening minutes until John Jay built a slim lead, capitalizing on Bison turnovers. However, Gallaudet came back to tie the game off a Vanessa Arp jumper. This half would see seven lead changes before Gallaudet got on top off a Nukeitra Hayes steal. Brittainy Payne made the layup off the steal to put the Bison up 32-30 with two seconds remaining. Payne also drew a foul on the play and drained the ensuing free throw to give the Buff and Blue a three-point lead going into the half.

Gallaudet shot 77% from the charity stripe compared to John Jay's 71% in the first half. The Bison also shot 50% from the field against the Bloodhounds' 39%.

The second half the Bison build a six point lead that they would not relinquish. Gallaudet shot 33% from the field, and 66% from the charity stripe to take the game.

The Bloodhounds were led by all-tournament team pick Parker Griffin's 22 point, 9 rebound effort. Guard Ganimete Ukperaj had 20 points and went 9-11 at the free throw line.

Gallaudet's offense was led by four players scoring in double digits: Nukeitra Hayes and Brittainy Payne each had 15, while Kari Olney had 14 and Priscilla Biskupiak had 11 with 6 assists. Payne recorded her first double-double of 2007, adding 13 rebounds while Hayes pulled down 7.

Lebanon Valley defeated Meredith to take the championship, 76-59.

All Tournament Team:

Nukeitra Hayes, Gallaudet
Parker Griffin, John Jay College
Nicole Hall, Meredith College
Brittany Cornelius, Meredith College
Lori Lidlow, Lebanon Valley

Tournament MVP: Suzie Noyes, Lebanon Valley

The Bison (1-3, 0-0 CAC) take on Marymount University at the Field House Wednesday, November 28. Tip time in the first conference matchup of 2007 is set for 6:00 p.m.

Interim Athletic Director Michael Weinstock congratulates Coach Kevin Cook moments after his first victory went in the books at Gallaudet's Field House.

Forward Victoria Crockett lines up a shot against John Jay's Tina Ogunleye.

All-Tournament Team pick freshman Nukeitra Hayes fights for a loose ball against John Jay.

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Home \| Roster \| Schedule/Results \| Statistics \| News \| Coaches \| Archives Nov 25, 2007 Bison defeat Bloodhounds, 61-54 WASHINGTON,DC--Bison Head Coach Kevin Cook notched his first career victory at the Field House with a 61-54 score over the John Jay College Bloodhounds. Both offenses struggled to ignite in the opening minutes until John Jay built a slim lead, capitalizing on Bison turnovers. However, Gallaudet came back to tie the game off a Vanessa Arp jumper. This half would see seven lead changes before Gallaudet got on top off a Nukeitra Hayes steal. Brittainy Payne made the layup off the steal to put the Bison up 32-30 with two seconds remaining. Payne also drew a foul on the play and drained the ensuing free throw to give the Buff and Blue a three-point lead going into the half. Gallaudet shot 77% from the charity stripe compared to John Jay's 71% in the first half. The Bison also shot 50% from the field against the Bloodhounds' 39%. The second half the Bison build a six point lead that they would not relinquish. Gallaudet shot 33% from the field, and 66% from the charity stripe to take the game. The Bloodhounds were led by all-tournament team pick Parker Griffin's 22 point, 9 rebound effort. Guard Ganimete Ukperaj had 20 points and went 9-11 at the free throw line. Gallaudet's offense was led by four players scoring in double digits: Nukeitra Hayes and Brittainy Payne each had 15, while Kari Olney had 14 and Priscilla Biskupiak had 11 with 6 assists. Payne recorded her first double-double of 2007, adding 13 rebounds while Hayes pulled down 7. Lebanon Valley defeated Meredith to take the championship, 76-59. All Tournament Team: Nukeitra Hayes, Gallaudet Parker Griffin, John Jay College Nicole Hall, Meredith College Brittany Cornelius, Meredith College Lori Lidlow, Lebanon Valley Tournament MVP: Suzie Noyes, Lebanon Valley The Bison (1-3, 0-0 CAC) take on Marymount University at the Field House Wednesday, November 28. Tip time in the first conference matchup of 2007 is set for 6:00 p.m. Interim Athletic Director Michael Weinstock congratulates Coach Kevin Cook moments after his first victory went in the books at Gallaudet's Field House. Forward Victoria Crockett lines up a shot against John Jay's Tina Ogunleye. All-Tournament Team pick freshman Nukeitra Hayes fights for a loose ball against John Jay.