PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. — The Castleton Spartans women's basketball team opened the first day of the Cardinal Classic with a 64-48 loss against the host Plattsburgh State.
Castleton was down 40-14 late in the first half, but the Spartans went on a 23-6 run to cut the deficit to just nine points, 46-37, at the end of three quarters. Tiana Gallipo-Viernes (Pittsford, Vt.), who led the team with 13 points off the bench, made all three of her three-pointers in the third quarter.
Despite the push, it was too little too late, and Plattsburgh stretched out the lead for a 16-point win.
Nevaeh Camp (Manchester, Vt.) led the team in rebounds (eight), assists (four), and steals (two). Schuylar Nolan (Sunderland, Vt.) recorded 10 points and seven rebounds.
The Spartans are back in action tomorrow to conclude the Cardinal Classic against SUNY Potsdam. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.
