THE BASICS 
Lesley University, 36 vs. Husson University, 91

Records: 
Lesley University Lynx (5-9, 1-4 NAC)
Husson University Eagles (7-9, 5-1 NAC) 

Location: Lexington, Mass.-Minuteman Gymnasium

Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025

THE LEAD – The Lesley University women's basketball team concluded its two-game homestand with a North Atlantic Conference (NAC) contest versus Husson University, where the squad fell 91-36 Sunday afternoon. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Ahidali DeHuelbes (Tucson, Ariz.) opened things up with a three to give the Lynx an early 3-0 advantage. However, the Eagles responded and went on a 21-5 run for a 13-point advantage before Lesley called a timeout. During Husson's offensive explosion, Makaelyn Porter led the way with four points. Coming out of the break, Husson kept Lesley at bay the rest of the quarter and took a 31-10 lead going into the second. 
• As the second quarter got underway, both sides played more defensively, as the Eagles only slightly outscored the Lynx, 13-10. After a Lilly Roy layup gave the Eagles a 40-12 advantage, the Lynx closed out the half on an 8-4 run and went into halftime down 44-20. Four different Lynx were able to find the bottom of the net during the team's late surge. 
• Husson's offense continued where it left off to start the third as the visitors started on a 17-4 and grew its lead to 40 (64-24). Lauren Cook and Lilly Roy combined for four threes during the Eagles scoring run for Husson. 
• Going into the fourth, the Eagles took a 72-28 advantage and never looked back. After both sides exchanged baskets to start the fourth, Lesley called a timeout with 8:21 to play. Coming out of the break, the Eagles offense finished strong and closed the game out on a 17-4 run for the 91-36 win. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

• Leila Chisholm (Santa Barbara, Calif.) led the Lesley offense with 10 points on the day. 
• Alawnah Dunda (Fort Ann, N.Y.) set a new career-high in rebounds with a game-high seven.
• Roy led all scorers with 15 points while going 7-12 from the field.
• On the glass, both Saige Evans and Jordyn Lengle led the Eagles with five boards. 

UP NEXT

• Lesley kicks off a five-game road trip with a matchup at Vermont State Johnson on Wednesday, January 15 at 5:30 p.m.