After a month-long break, Gordon College Women's Basketball got back to it on Kanas Court tonight where they hosted the Nor'easters of University of New England (UNE) for just their fourth Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) matchup for the 2021-22 season. The Fighting Scots jumped out to an early lead right away, before the Nor'easters came out firing in the second half, pulling off the eventual 53-42 comeback win. After tonight's loss, Gordon falls to an even 2-2 conference record and 4-6 overall. Meanwhile, the Nor'easters remain undefeated in the conference (6-0) and climb to 7-5 overall. 

Heading the Scots tonight were Madison Wynbeek and Ami Rivera who each recorded 10 points.. Additionally, Wynbeek booked 13 rebounds, making for her third double-double of the season. Serianna Anderson also added eight points to the mix for Gordon. 

For the visitors, Jordyn Franzen led her squad to victory as she scored more than half her team's points with 28 points as well as collecting 10 rebounds on the night. Allie Goodman contributed eight points, while  Kaylee Beyor chipped in seven on the night.

How It Happened

• Wynkeek started off the Fighting Scots with a good jumper dished out by Kate Howe to get the Scots rolling. UNE answered with a layup to break even 2-2, however, this was the closest the Nor'easters would get to catching up to the Scots in the frame as Gordon held the edge for the remainder of the first half. Consecutive baskets from Anderson and Wynbeek towards the end of the first quarter made for the Fighting Scots' first double digit lead (16-6).
• Gordon continued to lengthen their lead in the second quarter and even reached a 12 point lead thanks to a skillful layup from Anderson with 3:56 left on the clock (24-12). However, after a minute of scoreless play UNE chipped away to cut the deficit to seven, ending the half 26-19.
• Coming back from the half, Franzen started a rally right away for the Nor'easters with back to back buckets and eventually a three to take their first lead of the game, 29-26. Gordon attempted to regain their edge with a layup from A. Rivera however, it didn't stop UNE's flow as they continued to tack onto their lead, eventually ending the third quarter 38-33 after their leading scorer sunk another one from downtown with 11 seconds left in the quarter.
• Franzen started off the last period with her fourth three-pointer and quickly followed up with another layup to give the Nor'easters their biggest lead of the night, 43-33. The Scots attempted to close the gap, coming within seven (49-42) with three minutes of play left. However, despite the Scots' best efforts, UNE ultimately clinched the 53-42 win. 

Beyond The Box Score

• Captain Madison Wynbeek booked her third double-double in tonight's conference matchup after netting 10 points while securing 13 rebounds. The junior has also scored double digits nine out of the Scots' 10 games this season. 
• Gordon continues CCC play when they travel to Dudley, Massachusetts this Saturday, January 15 to take on the Nichols College Bison at 1 p.m.