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BLOOMFIELD, N.J. (December 8, 2011) - Five players scored at least eight points and the Bloomfield defense returned to form Thursday night, as the women's basketball team improved to 2-4 overall and 1-1 in conference play with a 73-45 home victory over CACC North Division rival Post University.

The Lady Deacons defense was on display from the contest's opening tip, as Bloomfield was able to stifle the Eagles with their trademark full-court press and hold Post scoreless over the first six minutes of the contest.  The home team was able to storm out to a 26-6 advantage over the first 11 minutes of the contest, forcing 15 Post turnovers and holding the Eagles to just 17% shooting in the opening half. 

Bloomfield would maintain the double-digit advantage throughout the remainder of the contest, taking a commanding 40-20 lead into the intermission.  The lead would balloon to as much as 30 over the course of the second frame, with the Eagles proving unable to mount a late-game comeback effort.  The Lady Deacons cruised the rest of the way, snapping a two-game conference losing streak and picking up their first CACC victory of the young campaign in dominant fashion.

Sophomore guard Ivettlis Castro (Carteret, N.J.) led the offensive effort with 15 points, three assists and a pair of steals, while forward Lauren Deverin (Sewaren, N.J.) notched a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in an outstanding effort off the bench.  Emily Hall (Montclair, N.J.) and Tierra Scott (Bear, De.) each totaled nine points in the win, while Jamila Garrett (Egg Harbor, N.J.) totaled a season-high eight points and nine rebounds in reserve.

Bloomfield returns to action Saturday, December 10 when they travel to CACC South Division rival Wilmington University.  Tip-off for the contest is set for 1:00 PM.