Cracking open Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) play tonight, Gordon College Women's Basketball invited the Gulls of Endicott College to their home court as their first conference opponents. Despite an impressive first half, the Fighting Scots were edged out by their cross-town rivals, 51-58. 

Fronting the Scots' offense was Cara Andreotti who netted 20 points, Madison Wynbeek who chipped in 15 points while grabbing 10 boards.

For the Gulls, Sarah Dempsey guided her squad with 14 points, followed by Tara Laugeni and Emily St. Thomas who were just behind her, both with 13 points each. 

How It Happened

• After a minute of back and forth action, the Fighting Scots secured the first basket of the game with a Rivera layup. The Gulls quickly fought back to tie it up at four-all however the Scots went on a six point run thanks to a mix of jumpers from Andreotti and Wynbeek to give Gordon a 10-4 edge. The Fighting Scots kept control for the remainder of the period, ending the first up 15-8. 
• The Fighting Scots continued to put pressure on Endicott, keeping their lead until the Gulls finally broke through to go ahead 18-17 just over five minutes into the second period. However, Rivera made sure to regain Gordon's advantage fourteen seconds later as the rookie sank a jumper to retake the lead they would not relinquish going into halftime, 25-21.
• Although the Gulls came back from the half with tenacity, pouncing first, the Fighting Scots extended their lead to 33-25 thanks to a steal from Rivera which led to another two points from Wynbeek. Endicott continued to retaliate, keeping up with the Scots but it wasn't until the last minute of the period when the Gulls got a taste of being ahead when they gained just their second lead of the game, 38-37.
• Despite the Gulls persistent attacks, the Fighting Scots almost reclaimed their advantage in the final period when they tied up the ballgame 42-all. However, Endicott eventually reclaimed their lead thanks to a five point run from their leading scorers, Laugeni and Dempsey (47-42). Gordon attempted a comeback, however the Gulls' edge was too much to overcome as Endicott took the eventual victory, 58-51. 

Beyond The Box Score

• Cara Andreotti earned a career-high 20 points in tonight's matchup against the rivals.
• Madison Wynbeek booked a double-double as she net an impressive 15 points while collecting 10 rebounds.
• The Scots continue CCC play on Saturday, December 4 when they invite the Leopards of Wentworth to Kanas Court to duke it out at 1 p.m.