ALBANY, N.Y — The Castleton Spartans women's basketball team opened the season at the Russell Sage Gators Saturday afternoon with a loss at the Kahl Center by the score of 70-46. It marked the first game for new head coach Jessica Turner.
After the Spartans were down 26-10 after the first quarter, Castleton responded with a strong second quarter, outscoring the Gators 13-7, cutting the halftime deficit to 10.
Brianna Brownell (Richmond, Vt.), Nevaeh Camp (Manchester, Vt.) and Kate Hadwen (Fair Haven, Vt.) led the way with eight points apiece. Camp also posted 14 rebounds, while Isabelle Cole (Fair Haven, Vt.) recorded a pair of blocks.
The Spartans are back in action on Friday when they face Plattsburgh State on the first day of the Cardinal Classic. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.
