HENNIKER, N.H. – The Johnson State College women's basketball team fell to New England College 90-46 in a North Atlantic Conference (NAC) game on Thursday evening.
The Badgers drop to 3-21 (2-15 NAC) on the season while the Pilgrims move to 14-10 (9-8 NAC).
1st QUARTER
NEC jumped out to an early 9-2 lead in the first three minutes of the game. After the Badgers brought the deficit down to 14-9, The Pilgrims went on a 7-0 run over the final three minutes of the quarter to take a 21-9 lead after one.
2nd QUARTER
The Pilgrims kept the pressure on in the second, holding Johnson to just eight point and taking a 43-17 lead into halftime.
3rd QUARTER
The Johnson offense picked up in the third, as they matched their output from the first half with 17 points. The Pilgrims kept their momentum going, however, matching the Badgers with 26 points to gain a 69-34 advantage going into the fourth.
4th QUARTER
NEC Put Johnson away in the fourth, outscoring the Badgers 21-12 in the period for the 90-46 victory.
JOHNSON LEADERS
Points: Mariah Ramos – 11
Rebounds: Jocelyn Pellerin – 6
Assists: Jocelyn Pellerin – 2
NEC LEADERS
Points: Rene Hudson – 18
Rebounds: Desirae Mills – 9
Assists: Ashley Lopez – 3
STATS BREAKDOWN
Field Goal %: NEC 39.2% | Johnson 21.2%
3-Point FG %: NEC 40.0% | Johnson 14.8%
Rebounds: NEC 62 | Johnson 43
Assists: NEC 12 | Johnson 7
Turnovers: NEC 11 | Johnson 19
Points off Turnovers: NEC 22 | Johnson 6
Bench Points: NEC 35 | Johnson 19
NEXT UP:
The Badgers will close out their season against Colby-Sawyer on Saturday, February 17th at 1:00 p.m. Following the game, Johnson will celebrate their seniors in a ceremony held along with the men's basketball team.