The SUNY Potsdam women's basketball team (7-12, 3-10 SUNYAC) fell to SUNY Cortland (15-5, 11-2 SUNYAC) 63-52. Senior forward Jakia Howard paced the Bears with 14 points. Cortland started the game on a 10-2 run but the Bears made a comeback, only to fall behind by 8 points at halftime. Although they closed the gap to 7 points in the third quarter, the Red Dragons extended their lead in the final quarter, ultimately securing the victory with a three-pointer with 25 seconds left.

By the Numbers
  • SUNY Potsdam record: 7-12, 3-10 SUNYAC
  • SUNY Cortland record: 15-5, 11-2 SUNYAC
Bottom Line

The Bears' loss to SUNY Cortland places them at a challenging position in the SUNYAC standings and presents a setback in their season trajectory.