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PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – With a strong returning foundation to pair with fresh talent, the Plattsburgh State women's basketball team is positioned to push for a second straight State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) Tournament appearance under fifth-year head coach Ben Sarraf.

During the 2024-25 campaign, the Cardinals finished with a 14-12 (10-8 SUNYAC) record, featuring a SUNYAC Tournament first-round appearance. That postseason appearance marked a turning point in the program, breaking a 10-year drought since the team made the playoffs. After advancing to the SUNYAC playoffs, the next step is to make a run in the postseason and claim their second SUNYAC title. 

"We are looking to build on the previous year's success and raise the bar for a fourth consecutive season," said Sarraf. "Our team is fully invested in creating an atmosphere that any player or coach dreams of experiencing. I am excited for the opportunity to coach this team with this coaching staff."

The Cardinals return with a versatile, experienced core, as junior guard Julia Greek (Long Island, N.Y. / Ward Melville), senior guard Jaden Wilson (Johnstown, N.Y. / Johnstown), and senior forward Imani Walcott (Albany, N.Y. / Albany) highlight the 12 returners. Four newcomers will join the team to round out the rest of the 16-woman roster.

Plattsburgh State's quest for its second straight conference tournament appearance and a SUNYAC title starts when the team hosts RPI tomorrow, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. 

Guards
Greek returns to lead the backcourt after averaging 9.6 points per game (PPG) last season and a team-high 3.5 assists per game (APG), which ranked fourth in the conference. Wilson was another bright spot in the guard group, averaging 9.8 PPG and 3.8 rebounds per game (RPG). Senior Selma Deisz (Bekkestua, Norway / Nadderud VGS) provided a two-way option for the Cardinals, often defending the opposing team's best scorer, collecting 18 steals, as well as averaging 6.1 PPG last season.

Sophomore Kayla Johannesen (Hyde Park, N.Y. / Our Lady of Lourdes) and juniors Lauren LaFountain (Saratoga Springs, N.Y. / Saratoga Springs) and Rosie Sculco (Amsterdam, N.Y. / Amsterdam) were solid contributors last season and offer depth and energy to a strong guard rotation.

The rest of the guard unit includes sophomores Katie Cunningham (Heuvelton, N.Y. / Heuvelton Central), Meredith Bush (Gouverneur, N.Y. / Gouverneur), and Tori Russo (Schenectady, N.Y. / Shaker), who will all look to compete for action in their second year with the team. First-year Samantha Calahan (Highland, N.Y. / Highland) is the only newcomer and begins her first year of collegiate basketball.

Forwards
Walcott will anchor the Cardinals' frontcourt after an impressive junior campaign, coming off an 11.0 PPG, a team-high 8.6 RPG, and a team-high 1.6 blocks per game (BPG) season. Walcott ranked third in the conference in BPG and fourth in the conference in RPG. Senior Kathy Peterson-Ross (Lake Forest, Ill. / Lake Forest) also returns for the Cardinals and provides a versatile option at the forward position after averaging 3.2 PPG and 4.3 RPG.

Sophomore Kaelyn Morgan (Chateaugay, N.Y. / Chateaugay Central), who saw action in 15 games last season, and sophomore transfer Desiree DuBois (Champlain, N.Y. / Northeastern Clinton Central), who saw action in 22 games at St. Lawrence, provide experience to the forward group and will look to make big impacts this season.

First-years Calleigh Franklin (East Hartland, Conn. / Northwestern Regional) and Carmen Marino (Buchanan, N.Y. / Hendrick Hudson) will look to get their first seasons of collegiate action in 2025-26.