NEW LONDON, N.H. – The Johnson State College women's basketball team fell to Colby-Sawyer 71-38 in a North Atlantic Conference (NAC) game on Wednesday evening.
The Badgers drop to 10-11 overall and 7-8 in the NAC, while the Chargers go to 15-7 on the season and 10-5 in the conference.
1st Quarter
The Badgers held a 6-5 lead midway through the first quarter before Colby-Sawyer finished the frame on a 9-2 run to take a 14-8 lead into the second. Junior Amanda Calvo had six points for the Chargers, while Kasey DeGreenia (Concord, Vt.) pulled down six rebounds.
2nd Quarter
Colby-Sawyer pushed its lead to 10 points (20-10) with a Lexie Hamilton layup at 6:15 in the second. The Badgers fought back with an 11-2 run capped by four straight points from senior Sarah Voorhis (Nashua, N.H.) to pull within one (22-21). Colby-Sawyer answered with a trey from Iannone and a layup from Robinson to take a 27-21 lead into the break.
3rd Quarter
The Chargers pulled away in the third quarter by outscoring Johnson State 22-6 behind 53.4% shooting and strong defense. Colby-Sawyer held the Badgers to 2-of-13 shooting.
4th Quarter
Colby-Sawyer doubled the Badgers in the fourth 22-11 to come away with the 71-38 victory.
Johnson Leaders
Johnson State was led by senior Ashley Goddard (Jamaica, Vt.). She had 10 points and six rebounds. DeGreenia was held to five points, but collected game-highs of 11 rebounds and three blocks.
Colby-Sawyer Leaders
Colby-Sawyer senior Lexi Iannone led all players with 18 points on 7-of-11. She made four three-pointers to give her 156 career makes and move into sixth on the all-time list. Freshman Lexie Hamilton contributed 15 points and six assists. Junior Emmani Robinson was the third Charger in double figures with 10 points off the bench.
Next Up
Johnson will travel to Lyndon State on Saturday February 8th for a 3:00 NAC game.