GENESEO, N.Y. - The SUNY Geneseo women's basketball team kicked off its 2022-23 campaign with a win at RIT on Wednesday evening. The Knights pulled out a closely contested 60-58 win over the Tigers.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Knights came out firing, scoring 17 points in the first seven minutes of action to take an eight point lead. Geneseo shot 53.3 percent from the field in the opening 10 minutes, while holding the Tigers to just 31.25 percent.
• RIT was able to close the gap in the second quarter, and entered halftime with just a two-point deficit at 28-26.
• Senior guard Hannah Stockman opened up the second half with a three-point shot, and Geneseo used the momentum to lead by as many as six during the third quarter.
• Leading by two points with less than three minutes to go, senior forward Lauren Romito hit a big jump shot for the Knights to make it a two possession game and Geneseo was able to hold on with a big defensive stand on the final posssession for the 60-58 victory.

QUICK FACTS

• Romito led the Geneseo offense with 16 points on 7-13 shooting from the field. Junior forward Kerry Dennin led the rebounding effort with 14, while Romito chipped in nine.
• The Knights shot 49 percent from the field, while their defensive effort held RIT to 34.4 percent.
• Geneseo never trailed in the contest after taking a 9-0 lead to begin the game.

WHAT'S NEXT
The Knights will host Keuka in their home opener on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m.