LYNDONVILLE, Vt. - The women's basketball team is off to a great start in 2011, grabbing their second consecutive win at Lyndon State on Thursday night as they edged the Hornets in Stannard Gymnasium, 80-76. The win advances the Cadets to a 7-4 overall record, although they have yet to come face-to-face with any conference teams on the schedule just yet. Lyndon now sits with a 4-4 overall record.

Senior captain Christine Daniels, in a career-best effort, netted 31 points against the Hornets and continues her double-double streak in incredible fashion with 19 boards, 16 of which were on the defensive side for the Cadets. Daniels now has seven consecutive double-doubles in her final season wearing maroon and gold. In addition, she made two steals and earned two assists.

Sophomore Jessalyn Sweeney also scored double figures, contributing 13 points to the scoreboard for NU with a 5-of-11 effort inside the arc and sinking 3-of-6 free throws. Sweeney made nine boards while being credited with two assists and making a steal during the action.

Freshman Kristin Brown earned the team-high three steals and recorded one assist while making nine points.

Norwich will play one more game on the road, as they face Albertus Magnus at 1 p.m. on Saturday. The GNAC game will be the first conference match-up for the Cadets this season. The team will then return to their home court on Tuesday to host St. Joseph's (Conn.) at 7 p.m. in Andrews Hall.

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