Women's Basketball Blows Past Lyons

FITCHBURG, MA: Fitchburg State women's basketball took down the Lyons of Mount Holyoke in non-conference play this afternoon.

THE BASICS:

- Date: 12/7/24

- Score: Fitchburg 63, Mount Holyoke 48

- Records: Fitchburg (3-6), Mount Holyoke (0-9)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

- After a competitive first quarter, where the Falcons held just a three-point lead of 17-14, Fitchburg would go on to outscore the Lyons 30-13 in the following two quarters. The fourth saw Mount Holyoke finally get the better of the Falcons, outscoring them 21-16 to reach the final.

- Rylie Harlow (Hanson, MA) had a game-high 18 points and tied with teammate Stephanie Hart (Shirley, MA) for a team-high in rebounds with 11. Going 18 and 11 gave Harlow her first double-double of the season. Hart had nine points to go with 11 rebounds. Kaelynn Tanner (Lowell, MA) had a solid performance, contributing 15 points.

- Mount Holyoke was topped by Helena Robinson, who finished with 14 points and four rebounds. Sofia Francisco had a game-high 17 rebounds, along with six points.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shooting: Fitchburg 28.2%, Holyoke 23%

-  3PT: Fitchburg 25.9%, Holyoke 7.1

-  Free Throw: Holyoke 75%, Fitchburg 50%

UP NEXT:

- Fitchburg State women's basketball will return on Monday at Lasell University with tipoff scheduled for 5:30 PM.

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