Gordon College Women's Basketball hosted the Suffolk University Rams this evening in a midweek matchup. The Rams' strong offense proved to be too much as the Fighting Scots fell by a score of 41-64.
For the Rams, Allie Lopes scored 14 points, Jenni-Rose DiCecco recorded 12 points and six assists, and Emily Welling had nine points and eight rebounds.
Abby Vampatella led the way for the blue and white with 19 points, 10 rebounds and a trio of steals,
Cara Andreotti tacked on seven points, while
Hannah Vincent dished out four assists.
How It Happened
- The Rams got off to a fast 13-2 start, spearheaded by Dicecco who netted seven of the Rams' 13 points in the opening minutes. Vincent broke up the Rams' streak, banking a three off the glass with just over a minute to go in the first. Vampatella hit a jump with eight seconds on the clock, but the Rams had the 17-7 lead heading into the second frame.
- Leading the way for the Scots in the second was Vampatella who drained a pair of three pointers to cut the deficit to four just three minutes into the second. However, the Rams were able to hit timely shots to extend their lead and take a 35-18 edge at the half.
- The Scots got in rhythm in the third, outscoring the Rams 18-15 led by Andreotti and Vampatella who combined to score 16 of Gordon's 18 points.
- Suffolk's 9-0 run midway through the fourth helped the visitors secure the 64-41 win.
Beyond The Box Score
- The Scots look to even out the series against the Rams tomorrow as they travel into Boston for a 6 p.m. tip-off.
- Hannah Vincent had a season-high four assists on the night.
- Abby Vampatella registered her third double-double of the year.
- Freshman, Hope Krekoska brought down a career-high three rebounds.
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