Castleton, VT – Women's Basketball put up their most points yet this season, coming from ten different people. Thomas was trailing the whole game after their first points in the first quarter, but were able to make a comeback in the fourth quarter. They ultimately fell to NEC 56-48 but had their best game as a team so far this season.
The Records
Thomas College: Overall (0-3)
New England College: Overall (2-1)
How it Happened:
- The Terriers took the first points on the board by Samantha Fortin, but trailed the rest of the first
- With a three from Kristina Perry and help off the bench with six points, they were able to put up eleven points in the first quarter
- First Year Emily Hagerty had somewhat of a hot hand in the middle of the second quarter, getting four points in twenty seconds on play
- Brianne Benecke ran an aggressive offensive, with good movement throughout, then picking up four points herself before halftime, 30-24 NEC
- It took the Terriers a little bit to come alive in the third, but in the last-minute Jocelyn Jordan made a nice two pointer and Mia Henderson sunk a three to give the Terriers momentum going into the fourth quarter, 36-35 NEC
- After immediately going up on NEC, the Pilgrims fought back keeping the game at a tie and then back in their favor
- Then with a three from Hagerty and two good free throws from Benecke the Terriers were back up again
- It wasn't until the last two minutes where NEC would go on to score eight more points and Thomas unable to put up any, final score 56-48 NEC
Inside the Numbers:
- Perry led the team in points, totally eleven. She was also named apart of the All-Tournament Team for the Spartans Classic
- Trea Broussard and Fortin tied both with five rebounds
- The Terriers were able to get their free throw percentage to 64%, their best yet this season
What is Next:
- The Terriers will have the week off and play next Saturday, November 19th at the Colby Tip-Off Classic in Waterville, ME against Colby-Sawyer College at 4pm.
