BROOKLYN, N.Y. — The St. Joseph's University, N.Y.—Brooklyn women's basketball team earned a 65-37 win against SUNY Old Westbury on Wednesday evening at The Hill Center. 

How It Happened
Following a Panther free throw, the Bears took the lead on a Grace Kennedy (Maspeth, N.Y.) jumper; failing to give up the lead throughout the game, leading 14-8 after one. Thanks to a 14-0 run midway through the second quarter, their lead grew to 36-19 at the half as Mercedes Perez (San Antonio, Texas) had 12 points, nine of which came in the second quarter. 

Newcomer Jasmine Chan-Clayton (Melbourne, Australia) had a career night, scoring 11 of her 16 points in the second half, leading all players. Perez and Kristen Donovan (Maspeth, N.Y.) each contributed a combined 10 points in the span as the Bears concluded their three-game homestand with a 28-point victory.

For the Bears

• Perez had a team high in both rebounds and points, with a double-double of 14 rebounds and 16 points. She also had five assists and four steals

• Chan-Clayton's 16 points were a season-best.

• Donavan had a team high of 5 steals and totaled 11 points, and nine rebounds.

• Domenika Sanchez (Guayaquil, Ecuador) had eight total rebounds and three assists. 

• Nikki Grech (Northville, Mich.) chipped in with eight points and six rebounds.

The Bears continues Skyline play with an away game against Purchase College on Saturday, December 7 at 12 pm.