Waterville, ME – Women's Basketball came up short just short against the University of Maine Fort Kent Bengals by a score of 56-58 on Saturday, February 15
th, 2025. Prior the beginning of the game, the team honored two graduating seniors:
Sky Kubwalo, and
Hana Isahac.
Thomas College: Overall (6-17), NAC (6-6)
University of Maine Fort Kent: Overall (9-9)
How it Happened:
- Sky Kubwalo started out the game well, scoring the Terriers first six points, in part thanks to good ball movement from Hana Isahac.
- Despite the hot start, the Bengals soon took momentum, and led 11-6 halfway through the first quarter.
- Neither team scored in the final three minutes of the quarter thanks to some strong defensive play, and so the Bengals led 19-10 going into the second.
- The Bengals opened up the second quarter with several three-point shots, and eventually they led 27-16 halfway through the second quarter.
- Later in the quarter Pryelle Kesse-Beda score four straight points to help cut the Bengal lead to just four with a minute left in the second.
- Kesse-Beda finished off the quarter with a layup, but the Terriers found themselves down 27-32 heading into halftime.
- Early on in the third quarter Sarah Davis and Annabelle Morris connected on three-point shots to continue to battle back.
- Another layup from Kesse-Beda cut the Bengal lead to just two points, putting the Terriers within striking distance with four minutes left in the third quarter.
- A 6-0 run from the Bengals late in the third threatened the Terriers Changes, but Kay McLellan scored five straight points to end the quarter to make it 42-45.
- A three-point shot from McLellan early in the fourth tied things at 47 a piece, but the Bengals went on a run shortly after to put them up 56-49.
- Kuwalo, Holly Loring, and McLellan all scored in the final few minutes to put the Terriers within two points with under a minute to go.
- A last second three-pointer from the Terriers was just off the mark, and the Bengals walked away with a 58-56 win.
Inside the Stats:
What's Next:
- Women's Basketball will look to bounce back when they take on the University of Maine Presque Isle Owls at home on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 PM