Iavarone Breaks Single-Season Points Record in 69-61 Win Over Yeshiva

Written by Joshua Soto (SJC-LI Sports Information)

New York, NY|  Sophomore Andrea Iavarone scored a career-best 28 points breaking, the program's single-season points record, as the St. Joseph's College (L.I.) women's basketball team edged out Yeshiva University, 69-61, at the ARC Arena on Wednesday night. With the win, the Golden Eagles improve to 7-17 (4-11 Skyline) on the year as the Maccabees fall to 1-20 (0-15 Skyline).

Tied at 8 into the 4:55 mark in the first quarter, Claire Brady sparked an 8-3 run to give the Golden Eagles a 16-11 lead entering the second.

The Maccabees exploded offensively at the start of the second quarter as the hosts took a 22-20 lead with 7:08 left in the first half. The Golden Eagles held a 26-23 lead into the 1:14 mark, but Yeshiva would answer back with a 4-0 run to take a one-point lead (27-26) into the break.

Michelle Lupoli opened the second half with a made basket as SJC pulled away with a 10-0 run to take a 36-27 lead with 5:03 left in the third. Iavarone converted a layup in the final minute of the third to widen the gap by eight, taking a 38-30 to the final quarter.

In the 4:42 mark the Golden Eagles extended their lead by 13, thanks to a pair of free throws by Ashley Schumacher.  St. Joseph's never looked back after that, as they took control  of the game, edging out Yeshiva 69-61.

Iavarone finished with a game-high 28 points, her 431 points is the most by a Golden Eagle in a season since Kristen Mando in the 2005-06 season. Lupoli contributed 10 points and three rebounds.

St. Joseph's returns to action on Saturday, February 20 when they welcome Mount St. Mary to the Danzi Center for senior day. Tipoff is set for 1:00 PM, but be sure to join us beforehand as we celebrate the SJC careers of our seniors.