ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Marianna Freeman, Georgia Haverlock and Danielle DiCintio combined to score 61 points as the Roberts Wesleyan University women's basketball team defeated Felician University 81-75 in its season opener on Friday night at the Voller Athletic Center.
Freeman and Haverlock both scored 21 points and DiCintio contributed 19 points and nine assists. The three guards made 13 of their 23 three-point attempts in the victory as Haverlock went 5-for-6, Freeman sank 4 of 8 and DiCintio made 4 of 9. The Redhawks made 15 of 30 three-pointers in the game.
Roberts outscored Felician 16-9 in the final 3:05 to earn the victory in the first round of the Redhawks Classic. Haverlock and sophomore Grace Galgano made three-pointers on back-to-back possessions to begin the decisive run.
Sophomore Paris Anthony added 11 points and five rebounds for Roberts.
The Redhawks return to action against Bentley at 3:15 p.m. Saturday in the final game of the Redhawks Classic.