CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The Lesley University women's basketball team capitalized on a 17 point, 11 rebound effort from Hailee Lowe (Hamilton, Mass.) to win their third straight New England Collegiate Conference game.  With the win, Lesley improved to 4-8 (3-0 NECC) while Newbury dropped to 0-10 (0-3 NECC).

Lowe finished the game hitting 6-of-10 shots from the floor and 4-of-6 from the charity stripe in the victory.  The junior center also chipped in with six steals and six assists. 

Kaitlyn Wechsler (Merrick, N.Y.) was an efficient shooter, as the sophomore sunk 7-of-9 attempts from the field for 14 points.  Brianne Caira (Pelham, N.H.) also hit double-digit points with 10.

The Nighthawks were led by freshman Kendra Bannister (Stafford, Va.) who led her team with 12 points and nine rebounds.  Bannister also recorded three blocks, two steals, and two assists. 

The Lynx were able to convert 23 Nighthawks turnovers into 27 points and were effective in the paint, outscoring their opponents 36-6. 

Lesley will be back in action on Tuesday for an away game at Daniel Webster, starting at 7:00 pm.  Newbury will host Bay Path College on the same night at 7:00 pm.

To learn more about the Lesley University women's basketball team, please visit their website.

Contact:          Rob Palardy
                        Sports Information Director
                        Lesley University
                        617.349.8627 (office)
                        617.349.8640 (fax)
                        rpalardy@lesley.edu