Continuing Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) play, Gordon College Women's Basketball traveled to Milton, Massachusetts this afternoon to face off against the Curry College Colonels. The Fighting Scots exploded right out of the gate, immediately setting the tone with their first double-digit lead in the first ten minutes of play before going on to overpower the Colonels even more and lock in the commanding 76-35 win. 

Freshman superstar Ami Rivera spearheaded the Scots to victory today with 17 points while grabbing seven rebounds and four steals. Meanwhile, Madison Wynbeek was right behind her with 14 points and six boards. Additionally, Cara Andreotti and Michaela Kelly chipped in 10 points each in the effort. 

For the hosts, Lily Gray led her team with 14 points, followed by Kristyanna Remillard and Kaitlynn Smith who each added seven points for the Colonels. 

How It Happened

• Wynbeek started it off for the Fighting Scots with a layup just four seconds into the game. However, the Colonels fired back with two consecutive three-pointers to take the short-lived lead, 6-2. Gordon immediately regained their advantage and go on top 10-6 before Curry was able to get a shot in. The Scots held the Colonels to nine until 39 seconds left when Curry's Emerson Cherry sunk a three to end the first, 21-12. 
• It was déja vu for the Scots as Wynbeek opened up the second with another jumper to extend their lead, 23-12 just before the Fighting Scots hit a pair from downtown thanks to Andreotti and Brynn Barnhard to secure a more comfortable 17-point lead (29-12). Gordon continued to dominate the court, leading by as much as 25 after an A. Rivera three (41-16) before ending the half 43-20. 
• After a minute and six seconds of scoreless play, Andreotti turned up the heat for the Scots with a jumper followed by two more layups from the hot hands of Wynbeek and A. Rivera before Kelly hit one of her own to give Gordon a controlling 31-point lead (51-20) while denying the Colonels of everything. It wasn't until the clock read 4:26 when Curry took advantage of a free throw, but the Scots showed no mercy, tacking onto their lead to end the third quarter 60-28.
• For the final quarter, the Fighting Scots kept hitting their shots while holding Curry scoreless until 6:17 when the Colonels broke the Scots' streak with a layup (68-30). The hosts attempted to close the gap, however, Gordon continued to light up the court, ultimately securing the masterful 76-35 win. 

Beyond The Box Score

• Madison Wynbeek has recorded double-digit points in 11 out of the 12 conference games so far this season.
• Michaela Kelly booked a career-high 10 points in tonight's matchup.
• The Fighting Scots return to their home court Tuesday, February 8, when they host the Nichols College Bison for more CCC action with a 5:30 p.m. tip-off.