POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (November 27, 2016) — The Vassar College women's basketball team (2-2) returns to Poughkeepsie for three home games, beginning with William Paterson University on Monday, Nov. 28. Tipoff from the Athletics and Fitness Center is set for 6 p.m.

Game Details
Opponent: William Paterson Pioneers (2-2, 0-0 NJAC)
Links: (WP Home Page) (Roster) (Stats) (Schedule)
Site: Poughkeepsie, NY
Facility: Athletics and Fitness Center
Date: November 27, 2016
Time: 6 p.m.
Game Coverage: (Live Stats)(Video)

Last Time Out: Vassar wrapped up its three-game road trip with a 67-53 setback at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY on Tuesday evening. Leading the offensive effort for the Brewers were Ariella Rosenthal with 16 points and Samarah Cook with 13 points and a game-high five assists. Cook also put in work on the defense end, grabbing six rebounds and blocking a shot. 

A Look At The Brewers (2-2):

• Vassar is 2-2 on the season with wins over Morrisville State College and D'Youville College and losses to New Paltz and most recently MSMC. 
• The Brewers are averaging 72.3 points per game, while holding opponents to 61.8 points per contest. 
• Vassar is shooting an impressive 41 percent from the floor and 35 percent from three, averaging 7.0 triples per game. Meanwhile, opponents are shooting 35 and 17 percent, respectively. 
• The Brewers have been dominating the boards, averaging 10.3 more rebounds than opponents. Vassar averages 47.3, while opponents average 37.0 boards per game. 
• Three Brewers are averaging double figures: Ariella Rosenthal (12.8ppg), Sophie Nick (12.5ppg) and Nicole Teta (11.5ppg) round out Vassar's top scorers. 
• Sophie Nick has been phenomenal in her freshmen campaign, compiling the most rebounds (37),  second-most points (50) and the third-most minutes (100) of anyone on the team. 
• Nicole Teta has been lights-out from beyond the arc, hitting a team-high nine triples on 41 percent shooting. 
• Isa Peczuh has been aggressive on defense, swiping away a team-leading 10 steals off the bench over four games. 
• The Brewers look to build upon their 2015-16 season, in which they finished 10-15 overall and 7-9 in Liberty League. 

A Look At The Pioneers (2-2):

• William Paterson is 2-2 on the season with losses to Saint Vincent College and Haverford College at the Morgan Stanley Tip-Off Tournament and wins over Farmingdale State College and most recently Ramapo College. 
• In William Paterson's 70-45 win over Ramapo on Tuesday, two Pioneers notched double figures: Gabby Harris poured in 21 points on 7-of-14 shooting, while Nikole Williams added 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting.
• The Pioneers have been struggling to find their shooting stroke, shooting 32 percent from the floor and 23 percent from three. Opponents haven't fared much better, shooting 34 and 25 percent, respectively. 
• William Paterson has averaged 20.3 turnovers and 10.3 steals per game, while opponents have averaged 20.5 and 10.0, respectively. 
• Gabby Harris is the only Pioneer averaging double figures, with 12.8 points per game. 
• Julie Rovito has been the Pioneers' leading ball-handler, dishing out 2.3 assists per game. 
• Defensively, Tori Woetzei and Alliera McCoy are both averaging 7.0 rebounds per game. 
• The Pioneers look to improve upon their 2015-16 season, in which they finished 15-12 overall and 10-8 in NJAC play.
• Last season, William Paterson beat Kean University in overtime in the first round of the NJAC Tournament before falling to Montclair State University in the second round. 

Against William Paterson All-Time: The Brewers and Pioneers have faced one another once before, with William Paterson walking away with a 77-53 win at the Vassar Tip-Off Classic in 1990. 

Next Up: Vassar continues its homestead, hosting Drew University on Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. and Ithaca College on Saturday, Dec. 3 at 3 p.m.

—VASSAR—