CEDAR RAPIDS –
Erin Knowles posted a double-double in her junior season debut as Cornell's women's basketball team dropped an 81-49 decision to 2026 NCAA Tournament qualifier Coe Friday night at Kohawk Arena.
The defending American Rivers Conference Tournament champion, Coe (1-0) was hot from long range making 18 3-pointers on 40 attempts. The Kohawks connected on 11 threes during a 46-22 run spanning the middle two quarters.
Knowles picked up where she left off last season, leading the Rams (0-1) with 16 points and 10 rebounds. She shot 6-of-11 from the field and also came away with two steals.
The Rams had nine other players score, including
Kendra Boatman with nine points in her first collegiate game.
Kallynn Stroup added six points and five rebounds.
Caroline Kron recorded three of Cornell's 14 steals.
The Rams shot 3-of-27 from 3-point range and were outrebounded, 44-35.
The Kohawks earned a point in the
2026-27 Bremner Cup All-Sports Series.
Coming up – The Rams travel to play Marian at 2 p.m. Sunday in Fond du Lac, Wis.
