Women's Basketball Holds On for 56-53 Victory over Middlebury

Middlebury, VT - The Framingham State University women's basketball team held off a late charge from Middlebury as the Rams defeated the Panthers 56-53 this evening at the Middlebury Tip-Off Tournament.   

THE BASICS: 

- Scores:  Framingham State 56, Middlebury 53 

- Records: Framingham State (3-0), Middlebury (1-2) 

- Location:  Pepin Gym – Middlebury, VT          

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

• The first two quarters were back and forth with multiple ties and lead changes. Katherine Haselton closed the second quarter with a three-pointer giving the Rams a 27-26 lead at the half. 

• The third quarter was once again back and forth, and the frame ended with the two teams tied at 41-41. 

• The Rams opened up a six point lead in the fourth quarter, but Middlebury tied that game at 49-49 with four minutes to go. Gwendolyn Carpenter responded with a three-point play putting the Rams on top 52-49 with 3:33 to go. 

• The Panthers closed the gap to one with 1:08 to play, but a Kelsey Yelle bucket put the Rams back on top by the three with under a minute to play. The Rams were able to hold on down the stretch for the victory. 

• The Rams were paced by 14 points from Carpenter. Carpenter connected on 4-of-7 from the floor and added two rebounds, five assists and a steal. 

• Haselton finished the game with 13 points, three boards and two steals, while Yelle chipped in with 10 points and seven boards off the bench. 

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