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

BOSTON, Mass. – The Lesley University women’s basketball squad traveling to Suffolk University for a non-conference match up, but lost to the Rams 76-60. Lesley held a one-point advantage at halftime but Suffolk quickly took the lead in the second half and outscored the Lynx 41-24 in the period.

Lesley’s offensive charge was led by junior forward Kaitlyn Wechsler (MERRICK, N.Y./Our Lady of Mercy Academy) who scored a game-high 23 points. Wechsler hit 7-of-12 shots from the floor including both of her three-point attempts. Wechsler was also impressive from the free-throw line, making 7-of-11.

At the point, Lesley’s Jodi Fralick had a solid game with seven points, eight rebounds, and six assists.

For Suffolk, Laura Thompson (KENNEBUNK, Maine/Kennebunk) came off the bench to score 20 points and grab eight rebounds to lead her team. Lindsey Rogers (GLOUCESTER, Mass./Gloucester) scored nine of her 12 points in the second half. Rogers also had eight rebounds, four assists, and a steal.

A 36-35 Lesley lead at the start of the second half was short-lived following a jumper made by Mara Dreiser (PORT EWEN, N.Y./Kingston). Dreiser scored the first five points of the half for the Rams who never relinquished their lead.

Suffolk got major contributions from their bench players, outscoring the Lynx 37-6 in that category. They also held an 18-6 advantage in second chance points thanks to a +8 rebounding margin.

Lesley will next take on Lasell College on Tuesday, December 8 in Newton, Massachusetts.