JOHNSON, Vt. – The Johnson State College women's basketball team fell to Husson University 78-47 in a North Atlantic Conference (NAC) contest on Friday night at Carter Gym.

The Badgers drop to 2-12 (1-8 NAC) on the season while the Eagles move to 8-7 (7-2 NAC).

1^st QUARTER

The Badgers jumped out to an early 8-4 lead over the first five minutes. Husson bounced back and closed the half on an 18-5 run to take a 22-13 lead after one.

2^nd QUARTER

The Eagles rallied off 11 straight points to lead off the second and held control to take a 46-18 advantage into the break.

3^rd QUARTER

The teams traded points through the third, with Husson holding a slim 17-16 margin in the quarter to make their lead 63-34 going into the fourth.

4^th QUARTER

The Badgers kept pace in the fourth but were unable to overcome the early lead and fell 78-47.

JOHNSON LEADERS

Points: Mariah Ramos – 13

Rebounds: Sabrina Roberge – 8

Assists: Three Players – 3

HUSSON LEADERS

Points: Kenzie Worcester – 16  

Rebounds: Sami Ireland – 10

Assists: Joan Overman & Anna MacKenzie – 2

STATS BREAKDOWN

Field Goal %: Husson 36.7% | Johnson 24.6%

3-Point FG %: Husson 33.3% | Johnson 21.2%

Rebounds: Husson 56 | Johnson 46

Assists: Husson 10 | Johnson 16

Turnovers: Husson 17 | Johnson 23

Points off Turnovers: Husson 25 | Johnson 7

Bench Points: Husson 43 | Johnson 20

NEXT UP:

Johnson will host Maine Maritime Academy in a NAC game on Saturday, January 20 at 1:30 p.m.