Story courtesy of Rob Palardy, Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Information

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Behind a game-high 13 points from senior Georgia Saltzman (LYNN, Mass./Lynn English) the Lesley University women’s basketball team defeated Wheelock College 57-36. The Lynx improved to 10-8 (9-2 NECC) while the Wildcats dropped to 4-15 (3-7 NECC).

Saltzman had an electric first half with 11 points on 5-of-8 from the floor and four rebounds while playing all 20 minutes of the period.

Although both teams struggled with turnovers in the first half, the Lynx were efficient in their shoot and were able to take a 27-17 lead going into halftime. Lesley had a 42.9 FG% while the Wildcats hit just 24.0% of their shots.

Lesley went to their bench in the second half for an offensive spark and freshman Erika Hill (DURHAM, Conn./Coginchaug) delivered with two three-pointers late in the game to seal the victory. Junior Kaitlyn Wechsler (MERRICK, N.Y./Our Lady of Mercy Academy) rebounded from a tough first half to score seven points on 3-of-6 from the floor and added four steals.

Wheelock’s Kerry Casey (MEDFORD, Mass./Medford) was the only Wildcat player to hit double-digit points with 10 point and six rebounds. Casey also had two blocked shots in the game. Senior Sarah Brown (PLAINVILLE, Conn./Plainville) led all rebounders with nine.

Lesley will be back in action on Thursday, February 11 for a road game against Elms College starting at 7:00 pm. Wheelock hosts NECC leader Daniel Webster College on Tuesday, February 9.