BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – Sarah Theriault recorded a career-high 30 points and her eighth career double-double as the Sarah Lawrence College women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 season with an 81-42 victory over Lesley University Saturday, November 7, at Campbell Sports Center.
The Gryphons (1-0) came out strong, scoring the first eight points of the contest. Sarah Lawrence held Lesley scoreless until the 7:27 mark and took a 23-6 lead into the second quarter.
Sarah Lawrence continued to build its advantage in the second period, outscoring Lesley 27-12 to take a commanding 50-18 lead into halftime. The Gryphons maintained their defensive pressure and created opportunities in transition to extend their lead.
Lesley put together a stronger third quarter, outscoring Sarah Lawrence 14-12, but the Gryphons still held a comfortable 62-32 advantage heading into the final period.
Sarah Lawrence closed out the contest by outscoring Lesley 19-10 in the fourth quarter to secure the 81-42 season-opening victory.
Theriault led all scorers with her career-best 30 points, shooting 11-for-15 from the field and adding 10 rebounds, four assists and seven steals. The double-double marked the eighth of her career. Jade Ling Eng-Stewart finished with 14 points, while Berkley Pope added 12 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Kenedy Nutter contributed nine points and four assists, and Mya Glezman chipped in six points and four assists.
As a team, Sarah Lawrence shot 43.3 percent from the field and recorded 23 assists and 19 steals. The Gryphons scored 42 points in the paint, 26 points off turnovers and 15 fast-break points while forcing Lesley into 27 turnovers.
Sarah Lawrence travels to Kean University on Wednesday, Nov. 11 for a 7 p.m. matchup in Union, N.J.
