Women's Basketball Falls To Pace, 67-53, In 2010-11 Season Opener
Edna Marant Leads UB WIth 14 points.
Pleasantville, N.Y.-The University of Bridgeport women's basketball team opened its 2010-11 season with a 67-53 loss to the Pace University Setters at the Pace Classic on Friday night.
Newcomer, junior Edna Marant (Philadelphia, Pa.) led the Purple Knights in scoring on Friday with 14 points. She was joined in double figures by sophomore Elsebeth Birman (Silver Spring, Md.), who netted 10 points and grabbed six rebounds.
Senior Elinor Avny (Raanaana, Israel) and junior Ivy Morrison (Topeka, Kan.) led Bridgeport on the boards, as they each had seven rebounds.
Bridgeport wraps up play at the season-opening Pace Classic on Saturday night when the Purple Knights face Southern Connecticut State University. Game time at Pace is set for 5:30 p.m.