Salem, MA (11/18/05) – Junior center
FERIN CATLETT collected 13 points and five rebounds as Montclair State captured its season opener with a 62-52 victory over St. Thomas (MN) in the Salem State Tip-Off Tournament on Friday evening
MICHELLE MADEJ had eight points, three rebounds and three assists for the Red Hawks (1-0), who will face host Salem State in the championship game on Saturday, November 19, at 3:00 pm.
Erica Opdahl had a game-high 18 points for the Tommies, who now face Lasell College in the consolation game.
Catlett had 10 points and five rebounds in the first half as the Red Hawks held St. Thomas to 23 points in the first 20 minutes of the game.
JESSICA HORAN pumped in nine points and handed out three assists for MSU, which also got eight points and five rebounds from sophomore
JESSICA GARRABRANT.
CYNTHIA WARRINGTON added seven points off the bench. as the Red Hawks connected on 53 percent (23-of-43) from the field.