Brooklyn, N.Y. (11/15/23) – Five Cougars scored in double figures as the Kean University women's basketball team defeated host Brooklyn College, 80-49 on Wednesday evening.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

After trading the lead early, Kean (2-2) took the lead for good with a 14-2 run midway through the first quarter.  Tied at 10-all, Brittany Graff's steal led to a bucket from Shahd Badeer.  The Cougars then connected on four three-pointers to widen their advantage.

Kean pushed their advantage out to 14 in the second quarter with a layup from Graff.

The Cougars cruised through the final 20 minutes, outscoring the Bulldogs (1-1), 42-24.

Eleven players saw action in the contest for Kean as Gissel Gamble led all players with 17 points and seven assists.  Badeer recorded a double-double (15 points, 12 rebounds) and Graff added 15 points, six assists, four steals and three rebounds.

UP NEXT:

Kean hosts New York University on Friday evening.