Women's Basketball Upended By Bulldogs In Non-Conference Action

Franklin, MA – The Fitchburg State women’s basketball team dropped a 83-70 decision to the Bulldogs of Dean College this afternoon in non-conference action from the Pieri Gymnasium.

Tue Nov 26, 2024

Harlow and Tanner combine for 35 points

Franklin, MA – The Fitchburg State women's basketball team dropped a 83-70 decision to the Bulldogs of Dean College this afternoon in non-conference action from the Pieri Gymnasium.

The Basics

Score: Fitchburg State 70, Dean 83

Records: Fitchburg State (1-5, 0-0 MASCAC) | Dean (4-3, 0-0 GNAC)

How It Happened

1st quarter

Fitchburg State raced out to a 10-4 advantage with buckets from seniors Stephanie Hart (Shirley, MA), Kathryn Hart (Shirley, MA), Rylie Harlow (Hansen, MA) and Caileen Hurley (Whitman, MA) before Dean rallied to take a 13-12 edge as senior Alexandria Paquet (Santa Maria, CA) drained a three ball. The Falcons responded with an 8-2 run, capped by a Malaica Guillaume (Everett, MA) layup for the 20-15 lead, but the Bulldogs trimmed the deficit to 22-19 as sophomore Abi Boutin (Rocky Hill, CT) sank a pair of free-throws.

2nd quarter

Dean went on a 6-2 run to start the second quarter with three buckets from senior Toir Viau (Johnston, RI) for the 25-24 margin before Fitchburg State regained the lead (27-25) when junior Kaelynn Tanner (Lowell, MA) hit a layup. The Green and Gold upped the advantage to 34-32 on a three ball from freshman Emma Adisa (Houston, TX), but the Bulldogs closed out the half on a 6-0 run with Boutin responsible for all six points to give the hosts a 38-34 lead going into the break.

3rd quarter

Following the intermission, Dean pushed the lead to 48-34 as Viau drained a three-pointer before Fitchburg State answered back when junior Aliza Som (Lowell, MA) registering a bucket (48-36).The hosts extended the margin to 58-47 on a Miranda Cournoyer (Millville, MA) jumper but the Green and Gold reduced the lead to 58-50 with Tanner connecting on a three-pointer.

4th quarter

Dean upped the lead to 72-57 when Viau converted a pair from the charity stripe before Fitchburg State responded with a Tanner three ball to make the 72-60. The Falcons battled back, trimming the deficit to 75-67 as Tanner drilled back-to-back three balls, but the Bulldogs secured the victory with Paquet hitting a free-throw, resulting in the 83-70 final.

Inside the Numbers

Harlow led the way for the Green and Gold with a team-best 18 points, eight rebounds, five assists and two steals
Tanner added 17 points, nine caroms, one assist and two steals
For the Bulldogs, Viau finished with a game-leading 26 points, one board and two assists
Boutin chipped in with 18 points, five rebounds, six assists and one steal
Fifth meeting between Fitchburg State and Dean on the basketball court with the Falcons 3-2 all-time when taking on the Bulldogs
Fitchburg State shot 26-for-84 (31.0%) from the field and (9-of-30) 30.0% from three point range
Dean finished 30-of-63 (47.6%) overall and (6-for-17) 35.3% for beyond the arc
The Falcons finished with a 59-45 edge on the glass

Up Next

Falcons return to action on Monday as they travel to Anna Maria to take on the Amcats in non-conference action, starting at 6:00PM.

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