WBB Keeps Rolling at Becker

LEICESTER, Mass. -  The Mitchell College women's basketball team earned a 68-57 victory over Becker College on Thursday night in New England Collegiate Conference action at Leicester Gymnasium.

Mitchell improved to 5-8 overall and 5-2 in NECC play. The loss dropped Becker to 3-11 overall and 3-2 in the conference.

Mitchell took a 35-32 lead into the locker room at halftime. Senior Jennifer Iglesias led the Mariners with 16 first half points while sophomore Destiney Harris grabbed five rebounds and made five steals. The Hawks' top scorer in the half was Katelyn Cavanaugh, who chipped in 10 points, while Courtney Fiske added three treys for nine points.

Mitchell came out for the second half on fire, going on a 21-8 run over the first 10 minutes to take a 56-40 lead and put the game away. Iglesias finished with 18 points and three rebounds while junior Alix O'Neil pulled down a team-high nine rebounds. The Mariners shot 37 percent for the game and forced 24 turnovers.

The Hawks had three players finish in double figures. Cavanaugh notched a double-double with team highs of 18 points and 11 rebounds. Heidi Miller poured in 11 points and added six boards while senior Shannon Tibbetts finished with 14 points. Becker shot 29 percent from the floor and went 6-for-20 from long range.

Mitchell will next host Wheelock College on Saturday, January 30 at 1 p.m.