Lancers Down Falcons in MASCAC Play

Worcester, Mass.  – The Fitchburg State women's basketball team dropped a 73-45 decision to the Lancers of Worcester State in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action on Saturday afternoon at Brissette Court.

The Basics

Score: Fitchburg State 45, Worcester State 73
Records: Fitchburg State (3-20, 1-9 MASCAC) | Worcester State (9-14, 5-5 MASCAC)

How It Happened

1st Quarter

Worcester State opened the game with a 7-2 run on seven straight points from Nyah Thomas (Attleboro, Mass.). The Falcons counted with a jumper from Caileen Hurley (Whitman, Mass.) and a deep three-pointer from Allison Prentis (Mansfield, Mass.). The Lancers closed the frame with a pair of layups.

2nd Quarter

The teams traded baskets in the second quarter. Kathryn Hart (Shirley, Mass.) hit a three-pointer and had a pair from the free-throw line to make the game 34-18.

3rd Quarter

The Falcons started the quarter with an 11-3 run. Newcomer Aliza Som (Lowell, Mass.) hit a pair of layups, Juliana Davis (Templeton, Mass.) added four points and Olivia Almeida (Wilmington, Mass.) drained a three-pointer to cut the deficit to 40-31.

4th Quarter

Nine unanswered points from the Lancers pushed the score to 63-38. Kathryn Hart ended the game with a three-pointer for the Falcons

Inside the Numbers

• Almeida paced the Falcons with 11 points and 8 rebounds. Kathryn Hart chipped in with 9 points off the bench
• For the Lancers, Abby MacDonald (Lancaster, Mass.) led the way with a game-high 18 points and 6 rebounds.
• Worcester State shot 29-for-78 (37.2%) from the field and (3-for-22) 13.6% from three-point range
• Fitchburg State finished 16-for-60 (26.7%) overall and (5-for-22) 22.7% for beyond the arc
• The Lancers held a 53-43 advantage on the boards

Up Next

The falcons return to action on Wednesday night when they head to Bridgewater State to take on the Bears at 7:30 PM.