WILLIAM SMITH ROUTS NAZARETH, 69-35
Golden Flyers suffer first defeat in women's basketball
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GENEVA, N.Y. (Nov. 29, 2006) -- Host William Smith took its winless frustration out on the Golden Flyers in women's basketball Wednesday as the Herons jumped to a 37-19 halftime lead and were never challeneged thereafter in a 69-35 victory over Nazareth.

The win was the Herons' first of the season after opening the season with two defeats. Conversely, Nazareth lost for the first time after winning twice over the weekend.

Nazareth scored the first two points of the game on a pair of free throws by Sarah Homer, but it was all William Smith after that. Junior Stephanie Czajkowski scored 12 of her game-high 15 points in the first half as the Herons built an insurmountable lead.

Nazareth was limited to just 12 baskets in 50 attempts (24 percent) as William Smith's lead continued to grow in the second half. William Smith made 27 of 72 shots and enjoyed a 51-37 rebounding edge. Nazareth also committed 19 turnovers.

Homer and freshman Kelly Dunne (pictured) each scored six points for Nazareth. Stephanie Bowens had seven rebounds and Lizzie Barlow had six.

Czajkowski made 7 of 12 shots for the Herons and grabbed six rebounds. Paula Foote added 10 points, while Amanda Nann and Robyn Capoto each had eight.

Nazareth returns to action Monday, Dec. 4 for a non-conference game at Pitt.-Bradford at 6 p.m.