Alfred, NY: The SUNY Cobleskill women's basketball team turned up the intensity in the second half to secure a 65-50 road victory over Alfred State on Tuesday evening at Orvis Gym.

Cobleskill's offense was led by Logan Thayne (Hoosick Falls, NY), who posted an impressive double-double with 22 points, 18 rebounds (7 off./11 def.), and three blocks, going a perfect 9-for-9 from the free-throw line. Senior point guard Tayler Meacham (Berne, NY/BKW) added 13 points, six rebounds, two blocks, and a steal, while Antonia May (Amsterdam, NY) contributed nine points, seven rebounds, and three steals. First-year Nana Rojas (Greenwich, NY) put together a solid all-around performance with eight points, eight rebounds, and two assists.

Cobleskill outrebounded Alfred State 56-39, including a commanding 29-10 advantage on the offensive boards. The Fighting Tigers' bench also made a big impact, outscoring Alfred State's reserves 16-6. Defensively, Cobleskill held Alfred to just five points in the final quarter and recorded eight steals to Alfred's five.

The first quarter saw both teams struggling to find rhythm, resulting in an 11-11 tie. Thayne's and-one layup briefly gave Cobleskill a three-point lead before Alfred State sank a buzzer-beater three to even the score.

In the second quarter, Cobleskill's offense showed signs of life, sparked by a layup from May that put them up 18-13. However, Alfred State answered with a 6-0 run, reclaiming the lead at 19-18. Cobleskill reclaimed the advantage briefly before Alfred closed the half ahead, 28-25.

Thayne led all scorers at halftime with nine points and 11 rebounds, while May added seven points, four rebounds, and two steals. Cobleskill shot just 16.3% from the field in the first half, but their rebounding and defensive effort kept them in the game.

The third quarter opened with Alfred State pushing their lead to eight, but Cobleskill responded with an 11-2 run fueled by Thayne's offensive rebounding and scoring, tying the game at 38-38. Meacham's layup capped the rally, putting Cobleskill up 42-40, and they entered the final period leading 49-45.

Cobleskill dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring Alfred State 16-5. Meacham's fastbreak layup early in the quarter set the tone, and Annie Canales (North Adams, Mass./Hoosac Valley) extended the lead with a three-pointer to make it 57-45. Cobleskill's defense held firm, sealing a 65-50 win.

The Fighting Tigers will next face RPI in their home opener on Sunday, November 17, with a noon tip-off at Iorio Gymnasium.