LADY BOBCATS FINISH STRONG IN A NAILBITER VS BERKELEY 

THEY EMPTIED THEIR TANKS

ALBANY, NEW YORK - It was an especially important night with a mission as the BSC Women's Basketball team hosted Berkeley Knights at the Washington Street Armory on December 19, 2021.  "I'm proud that we looked at each other in the huddle and I said to them as Big Pat said to his players everyday or every other day...'Empty your tank'. To keep his legacy going, we shall use that the rest of the season as a constant reminder of working hard as you can to get what you want." Jahmel Samuels, Head Women's Basketball Coach.  

It was a night for the men and women's team to honor the late Patrick Filien, BSC Athletic Director, Men's Head Basketball Coach, friend, father, and husband.Prior to tip off, some of Pat's legacy was shared in a video by some that knew him the most in the athletics environment. The heart, motivation, and good will Pat shared clearly sparked the Lady Bobcats while they were in a disadvantage during the game. That didn't stop them." Last night was our early Christmas gift to Big Pat and the Family. They gave the fans a show on Pat Filien Night. I was amazed at how tough we are as a team and how they [the team] stepped up during an emotional night to get the win.  We didn't play our best brand of ball between the second and third quarters, ..silly fouls not allowing the game plan; just nonsense which resulted in the game being called tighte,r and we didn't make the adjustments we needed until the fourth quarter." Jahmel Samuels

The Bobcats ultimately made astounding adjustments as Saige Roberts kept the team in the fight with her will to win and put them on her back again and came up with the big shots, but even better rebounds.  "She told me we're not losing and honestly I looked at her and she looked at me and I said 'let's go' and the team responded to her." It was a great team win as we finish off the semester. Now is time to rest and enjoy the holidays.  When we get back at it, we will have Buffalo- always an interesting game." Jahmel Samuels    

Saige Roberts finished with 39 points, 15 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals.  Hasjina Gaddy scored all 8 points in the second half to go with 9 rebounds. Regina Wallace also posted 10 points and 4 steals. 

The Bobcats will pick back up at Buffalo on January 4th at 6:30 PM. 

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