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HENNIKER, N.H. – The New England College women's basketball team took the loss against visiting Husson University on Tuesday at the Bridges Gymnasium in Henniker, New Hampshire in nonconference action.

THE BASICS
Score:                    Husson University 81, New England College 58
Records:               Pilgrims 0-1  | Eagles 1-0

TURNING POINTS

• The 'Grims got off to a slow start in this one, as Husson began the game on a 12-0 run. The Eagles would dominate the majority of the first half as they took a 23-point advantage into halftime.
• New England College matched Husson in the second half 38-38 as the offense finally got going, but the lopsided first half was too much to overcome.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Senior forward Ericka Pratt (Miami, Fla.) was the lone Pilgrim to hit double figures as she led the way with 13 points on 5-11 shooting.
• NEC senior guard Andrea Smellie (Miramar, Fla.) made her impact known on both sides of the court as she compiled 5 steals and 6 assists.
• Junior center Kathleen Rodriguez (McFarlane, Cali.) paced the Pilgrims with 7 rebounds including 4 offensive boards.
• Husson's Bailey Donovan (Island Falls, Maine) led all scorers with 17 points and posted a double-double with 11 rebounds.
• The Pilgrims shot just 33.3% from the field while the Eagles hit 54.4 % of their field goal attempts.
• NEC now trails Husson 9-15 in the all-time series.

UP NEXT

• Up next for NEC, the team faces the University of Maine-Farmington on Saturday at 7:00 PM at Castleton University as part of the Spartan Classic.
• Husson visits UMass Dartmouth on Saturday at 7:00 PM.

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