Daemen opened its season with a 61-53 road win over Saginaw Valley State, using an 8-0 third-quarter run to take control. The Wildcats forced 25 turnovers and turned them into 23 points. Cecilia Lapertosa led Daemen with 17 points.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: Daemen 61, Saginaw Valley State 53.
  • Daemen forced 25 turnovers and scored 23 points off them.
  • The Wildcats recorded 14 steals and held a 30-24 edge in points in the paint.
  • Lapertosa scored 17 points; Sophie Auer added 13.
What's Next

Daemen will play at the Redhawks Tip-Off Classic at Roberts Wesleyan this weekend, facing Felician at 6 p.m. Friday and Saint Anselm at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Bottom Line

Daemen’s pressure defense made the difference in its season opener, creating the turnovers that helped the Wildcats build and protect their lead.