Women's Basketball: Game Day Preview vs. Albertus Magnus

Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State women's basketball team visits Albertus Magnus College Tuesday evening.

GAME INFO
Tipoff in New Haven, Conn., is scheduled for 7 pm, with live stats and video links available on montclairathletics.com.

LAST TIME OUT
The Red Hawks topped Stockton University 60-55 to earn their second NJAC victory of the season. Junior guard NICKIE CARTER led all scorers with 17 points, while KENDALL HODGES recorded 16 points and nine rebounds while adding four assists. KELLY SMITH provided a spark off the bench, tallying eight points and a game-high 12 boards.

TEAM LEADERS
Montclair State
Points Per Game: NICKIE CARTER, 16.0
Rebounds Per Game: TRISHA PETERSON, 7.9
Assists Per Game: KENDALL HODGES, 3.4
Field Goal Percentage: ANNIE WALSH, .667
Three-Pointers Made: NICKIE CARTER, 13

Albertus Magnus
Points Per Game: Caitlyn Scott, 12.4
Rebounds Per Game: Katherine Raposo, 7.1
Assists Per Game: Caitlyn Scott, 2.6
Field Goal Percentage: Sharaya Keele, .500
Three-Pointers Made: Katherine Raposo, 8

SCOUTING THE FALCONS
The Falcons enter the contest with a 2-6 overall mark and a 2-1 record within the GNAC. After dropping their five games, Albertus Magnus has rebounded with consecutive wins. They topped Anna Maria 81-50 on December 8 before knocking off Rivier 84-67 on Saturday. Jakara Murray-Leach had a game-high 28 points for the Falcons in the victory.

SERIES HISTORY
This is the first meeting between Montclair State and Albertus Magnus.

UP NEXT
Montclair State hosts its annual Holiday Tournament on December 29th and 30th. They will face Neumann University at 5 pm, while Mary Washington will battle Misericordia at 7 pm on the 29th. The Consolation Game will be at 2 pm on the 30th, while the Championship Game will be at 4 pm.

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Players Mentioned

#14 Nickie Carter: G; 5' 7"; Junior

#13 Kendall Hodges: G; 5' 5"; Sophomore

#24 Trisha Peterson: G; 6' 0"; Senior

#34 Kelly Smith: F; 5' 8"; Senior

#33 Annie Walsh: G/F; 5' 10"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#14 Nickie Carter
: 5' 7"; Junior
: G

#13 Kendall Hodges
: 5' 5"; Sophomore
: G

#24 Trisha Peterson
: 6' 0"; Senior
: G

#34 Kelly Smith
: 5' 8"; Senior
: F

#33 Annie Walsh
: 5' 10"; Senior
: G/F