NAZARETH WINS OPENER, 81-61
Five players reach double figures as Golden Flyers top Clarkson
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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (Nov. 25, 2006) -- Freshman Whitney Smith (pictured) led a five-player contingent in double figures Saturday with 16 points as Nazareth won its season opener in women's basketball with an 81-61 non-conference victory over visiting Clarkson.

Nazareth plays again at home Sunday at 2 p.m. vs. Hilbert. Clarkson, now 0-3, visits RIT.

Smith (Webster Thomas) made 7 of 17 shots from the field, including two three-pointers and gathered eight rebounds to lead the way. The Golden Flyers also got 14 points each from freshmen Kelly Dunne (Northport, NY) and Jamie Malloy (Penfield), 13 points from senior Sarah Homer (Delmar, NY) and 10 from senior Stephanie Bowens (Nazareth Academy).

The Golden Flyers secured a comfortable halftime lead, 38-26, as Malloy (Penfield) scored 12 of her points and Smith contributed nine of her points.

Nazareth's lead never left double digit in the second half and grew as large as 21 points on a basket by Smith with 16:20 left.

Nazareth played well defensively, forcing 25 Clarkson turnovers and getting 14 steals. Homer, who made three three-point baskets also had eight rebounds and four steals. Dunne, who made two three-pointers, also passed for six assists.

Rachel Whitermore was Clarkson's high scorer with 13 points. Michelle Reddinger had 10 points and 18 rebounds.