When and Where:
November 2, 2026 – Hamden, CT / M&T Bank Arena
Records:
St. Joseph's (L.I.), 0-0
Quinnipiac, 1-0
Results:
The St. Joseph's University (L.I.) women's basketball team traveled to Quinnipiac on Monday evening for a non-conference matchup, falling to the Bobcats, 82-45, at M&T Bank Arena.
Top Performers:
- Isabelle Lebron led the Golden Eagles with 14 points, knocking down four three-pointers while adding three rebounds and one assist.
- Chantelle Larbi recorded a team-high 11 rebounds to go along with four points, one assist, and one steal.
- Jade Dockery contributed seven points off the bench, shooting a perfect 3-for-3 from the field, including 1-for-1 from beyond the arc.
- Megan Spina finished with six points, four rebounds, and two steals.
- Quinnipiac's Elle Snyder led the Bobcats with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Lilly Thomas also scored 14 points. Alanna Benoit added 10 points.
How It Happened:
- Quinnipiac opened the contest with an early advantage, but Lebron connected from beyond the arc to get the Golden Eagles on the scoreboard.
- St. Joseph's battled back throughout the opening quarter, with Madelyn Barone adding a layup and Dockery contributing a basket to help SJLI take a brief lead.
- Spina knocked down a three-pointer late in the period, but the Bobcats answered in the closing seconds to take an 11-10 advantage.
- The Bobcats began to create separation in the second quarter, opening the period with a basket before extending their lead behind consistent scoring in the paint.
- Dockery connected on a pair of baskets, while Larbi added points inside to keep the Golden Eagles within reach.
- However, Quinnipiac closed the half with a strong offensive stretch, taking a 40-19 lead into the break.
- Lebron opened the second-half scoring for SJLI with a three-pointer, and Spina followed with a triple of her own, the two then continued to be the Golden Eagles's offensive leaders.
- Despite the offensive contributions, Quinnipiac maintained its advantage and carried a 58-33 lead into the fourth quarter.
- The Golden Eagles continued to compete in the final period, with Rylee Moran connecting from three-point range and Lebron adding a jumper.
- Paige Hiller contributed multiple baskets inside, including an and-one opportunity, while Norah Williams added a layup.
- Quinnipiac continued to find its offense down the stretch, securing the 82-45 victory.
Notes:
- St. Joseph's shot 31.6% from the field and 25.8% from beyond the arc.
- The Golden Eagles connected on eight three-pointers, matching Quinnipiac's eight makes from long range.
- The Golden Eagles recorded 19 bench points.
- Quinnipiac shot 40.2% from the field and outrebounded St. Joseph's, 47-34.
- The Bobcats held a 46-14 advantage in points in the paint and scored 19 points off turnovers.
Next Up:
The Golden Eagles continue on the road action as they face Medgar Evers in the St. Joseph's University Brooklyn Tournament on Friday, November, 6 at 7:00 PM.
