The Gallaudet Bison women's basketball team entered the 2008-09 season with high expectations, and the long wait for their first game was well worth it, as Gallaudet defeated Wilson College 78-27 in the Field House.

Gallaudet played up-tempo throughout the game, scoring off both their half-court offense and fast break opportunities off steals and defensive rebounds. Ten players scored for Gallaudet as Head Coach Kevin Cook went deep on his bench to keep fresh players in the game at all times. Ten players played at least ten minutes, and 4 others played as well, as Coach Cook has plenty of options this year when choosing line-ups.

Tonight, three players scored in double figures, led by Ursa Rewolinski with 24 points, Nukeitra Hayes with 14, and Brittainy Payne with 12.  Hayes also had a team-high 5 steals as Gallaudet had 16 for the game. 

Coach Cook, looking ahead to 3 more homes games next week, was subdued, but pleased with the team's first game.  "It was a nice team win.  I'm happy that everyone contributed. We will try to build off this effort."

The team returns to the Field House Monday night, for a 6 pm game vs. Christendom College. Coach Cook will spend the weekend working on several areas of the game.  "We need to improve in all phases of the game, especially taking care of the ball." One area the Bison did not do well in tonight, was free throw shooting.  Gallaudet was just 6-14 from the charity stripe. However as a team, Gallaudet shot 53.7% from the field, going 36-67.

Gallaudet (1-0) next faces Christendom College at 6 pm Monday, November 24 in the Field House.