Starting the home season opener off vs. Manhattan College was no easy game, and the Central Connecticut women’s basketball team knew that going into it. Despite losing 78-64 on Thursday, Nov. 7, there were some takeaways from the game that could turn out to be good in the long run.  

Already without their veteran guard Belle Lanpher, guard Meghan Kenefick was looked at to be the leader tonight. Posting a double double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, Kenefick knew what the team has to work on to improve. 

“We lacked energy and communication; our offense is going to come from our defense,” Kenefick said. “Offensively we just need to move the ball more and find the open shots.”  

Off to a slow start in the first half, the Blue Devils came out swinging in the second, cutting down the lead multiple times and continuing to fight.  

Freshman guard Selina Monestime, who put up 15 points and 7 rebounds, said she wasn’t happy about the outcome of the game but is looking forward to the team meshing together. 

“We have everything, the potential, the talent, and the energy,” Monestime said. “We just need to consistently put that together.”  

The Blue Devils did not shoot the best from the 3-point line, making only 3 of their 9 attempts. Head Coach Way Veney said it’s just about running the offense right to get those shots. 

“We have to fix some things offensively,” Veney said. “I don’t think it’s a lack of ability to shoot the ball, it’s just about us getting shots that make sense.” 

With the loss at home, Central fell to 0-2 on the season. Their next game is on the road against the University of Massachusetts on Sunday, Nov. 10.