ALFRED, N.Y. — The Keuka College Women's Basketball team closed the first quarter with a 14-5 run and did not look back as the Wolves defeated Alfred State 78-44 to open the 2022-23 season on the hardwood.

Four Wolves were in double-figures for Keuka College (1-0) led by senior Killian Mahoney with 19 points. Fellow senior Lauren Hill was right behind her with 17 points. Sydney Brown and Mary Cotter rounded out the high scorers with 12 and 11 points, respectively.

Keuka College 78 at Alfred State 44
Alfred State jumped out to an early 7-2 lead over the Wolves, but Lauren Hill got the Wolves back level quickly. The senior hit a three and followed that with a pair of free throws to tie the game at 7-7. That sparked a 14-5 run for the Wolves to close the first quarter as Keuka led 16-12 after one.

The Wolves would play with the lead for the rest of the game. A three by Killian Mahoney created separation and a three by Sydney Brown followed to widen the lead. A jumper midway through the second gave the Wolves a 10-point advantage. The scoring would close with a three by freshman Mary Cotter as the Wolves led 31-24 at the break.

Keuka College put the game away in the third quarter. The two teams traded a basket to start, then Killian Mahoney nailed a pair of threes and Sydney Brown followed with one in transition. Mahoney followed with another three. Keuka College shot 80% from three in the quarter. The Green and Gold scored 19 unanswered in the frame to take control. The Wolves led 58-33 going into the fourth quarter.

Keuka saw the game out in the final quarter. Mary Cotter had seven in the fourth to lead the Wolves. Meg McGwin and Gianna Padula added four apiece as the Wolves outscored the Pioneers 20-11 in the fourth to win the non-conference game 78-44 on Tuesday.

KC Notes:

• Keuka College improves to 9-4 all-time against Alfred State
• The Wolves snapped a two-game losing streak in season-opening games
• The 34-point victory for the Wolves is the most since defeating SUNY Morrisville 76-32 in February 2019
• Lauren Hill filled the stat sheet, leading the Wolves with six rebounds, five assists, and five steals
• Keuka College shot 54.2% from the floor, going 32-59. It was the second-best shooting percentage in a game in program history

Up Next for Keuka College: The Wolves will remain on the road this Saturday as Keuka College looks to carry the momentum into a tough test at SUNY Geneseo. Keuka College will be looking for its first win against the Knights since the 1988-89 season. Tipoff from SUNY Geneseo is set for 2 p.m.