JOHNSON, Vt. – Johnson State College was defeated by visiting Husson University on Saturday in North Atlantic Conference (NAC) men's basketball action by the score of 76-49.  The Eagles defense held Johnson to 27% shooting on the day to improve to 7-7, 7-1 NAC while the Badgers dip to 3-11, 1-7 NAC).

The Badgers received 19 points and five rebounds from freshman Brittany Robertson (Burlington, Vt./Burlington) and 11 points each from senior guard Andrea Deuell (Milton, Vt./Milton) (pictured) and freshman center Madeline Pritchard (North Clarendon, Vt./Mill River) with Deuell adding five assists and four steals.

Brianna Hanscom (Mattawamkeag, Maine/Mattanawcook) recorded a double-double with game-high's of 20 points and 11 rebounds to spark Husson while sophomore Stephanie Comstock (Bangor, Maine/Bangor) contributed 14 points and eight rebounds.  Senior guard Amanda Gifford (Lee, Maine/Lee Academy) added 11 points and three steals.

The Eagles defense held Johnson to just six first-half field goals to earn a 41-17 halftime lead.  Husson completed the day with a 46-32 rebounding advantage as well.

Johnson will play the last game of a four-game home stand on Thursday in the next outing when they host Castleton State College on Thursday, January 19 at 7:30 pm.  Husson will move on to host the University of Maine-Farmington also playing on Thursday, January 19 at 7:30 pm.