Utica, NY – The Utica College women's basketball team is hosting the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in a non-conference game on Thursday. This will be the third of five consecutive home games for the Pioneers, with the tip-off scheduled for 5 p.m.
 
Doris & Walter Miga Court Dedication: UC's home court will officially be announced as the Doris Wester and Walter E. Miga Court, during a dedication ceremony prior to the men's game against Hamilton College (Tip-Off at 7 p.m.). The Miga family has had a positive impact at Utica College for many years and recently provided donations which led to multiple upgrades in the gymnasium, such as the brand new bleachers. Stick around after the women's basketball game against MCLA and join us as we honor the Miga family.
 
Last Time Out: UC is currently 2-2 this season, after a recent 59-43 loss to Hamilton College at home on Monday. Sydney Przygoda (Freehold, NJ/Freehold) put up a double-double, recording 15 points and 11 boards to lead the Pioneers. Nicolette Conkin (Los Altos, CA/Homestead) had six points and six rebounds in the game. Freshman Cora Sawyer (New London, CT/New London) finished with five points, two assists, and a team-high three steals in the loss.
 
Scoring Leaders: Sophomore Brigid Johndrow (Bristol, CT/St. Paul Catholic) is currently the leading scorer for Utica, averaging 12.5 points per game. Behind Johndrow is Nicolette Conkin (Los Altos, CA/Homestead) who is putting up 11.5 points each game. Finally we get to Sydney Przygoda (Freehold, NJ/Freehold) who is currently averaging a double-double this season with marks of 11.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game.
 
Dishing the Ball: Conkin is the current assist leader on the team. She averages 3.8 assist per game and is ranked second in the Empire 8. Second for the Pioneers is Johndrow, who averages 3.5 assists per game and is ranked third behind Conkin in the conference.
 
Scouting MCLA: The Trail Blazers are 3-2 heading into Thursday's matchup. The team recently had a three game winning streak snapped, after falling to Middlebury, 92-33, in their last game. MCLA is led by Courtney Pingelski's 11 points and 6.6 rebounds per game averages. As a whole, the team is shooting 65.1% at the foul line, 22.9% from long range, and just 32.3% from the field.
 
Looking Ahead: The Pioneers will play at home once again on Sunday, as they host Alfred State College. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m.