Brooklyn, N.Y. (11/7/26) – Briana Holt scored a team-high 15 points off the bench, and Na'Tori Postell added 14 points, but the Kean University women's basketball team dropped its season opener to Brooklyn College, 84-57, on Saturday afternoon at the West Quad Center.
The Cougars opened the 2026-27 campaign at 0-1, while the Bulldogs improved to 1-0.
Holt finished 6-of-11 from the field and added eight rebounds in 21 minutes of action. Postell contributed six rebounds and four steals to go along with her 14 points. Niaja Troutman added six points and eight rebounds, while also recording a game-high six steals. Majiah Quarles chipped in five points off the bench.
Brooklyn jumped out to an early advantage, taking a 26-5 lead after the opening quarter. The Bulldogs limited Kean to just one field goal in the first 10 minutes.
The Cougars found their offensive rhythm in the second quarter, scoring 19 points, but Brooklyn continued to maintain control and carried a 48-24 advantage into halftime.
Brooklyn extended its lead in the third quarter, outscoring Kean 23-17 to take a 71-41 advantage into the final period. Kean responded with its strongest offensive quarter of the afternoon, scoring 16 points while holding the Bulldogs to 13, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome as Brooklyn secured the 84-57 victory.
Brooklyn was led by Brianna Jackson and Anna Kitch, who each scored 16 points. The Bulldogs forced 33 Kean turnovers and converted those opportunities into 38 points.
The Cougars return home on Wednesday, November 11, when they host Sarah Lawrence College at 7:00 p.m. at Harwood Arena.
