Cobleskill, N.Y.: The SUNY Cobleskill women's basketball team opened their 2022-23 season on Tuesday evening by dropping a 51-47 decision to the visiting Dutchwomen of Union College in non-league action in the season opener for both teams. With the defeat the Fighting Tigers open the season at 0-1 while the Dutchwomen start the campaign with a 1-0 mark.

Despite a strong defensive effort which held the visitors to only 16-of-70 (22.9%) from the field, including 0-for-6 from three-point range, Cobleskill could not overcome the visitors converting on 20-of-32 free throw attempts as opposed to their 11-for 17 effort at the charity stripe on the night.

First-year guard/forward Audriana Hollister, Mooers Forks, N.Y., Northeast Clinton High School, led the team in scoring with 13 points to go with five rebounds and two blocked shots while first-year center Emily Satterday, Latham, N.Y., Shaker High School, posted a double/double in her first collegiate game with 10 points and 10 rebounds on the night.

The Orange & Black will next be in action over the weekend when the travel to Plattsburgh, N.Y. for the 2022 Cardinal Classic hosted by Plattsburgh State. The Fighting Tigers will meet the host Cardinals on Friday November 11 at 5:00 p.m. in the event's opening contest them close out the classic on Saturday November 12 when they meet the Bears of SUNY Potsdam at 1:00 p.m.