WBB Stumbles at Lesley

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The Mitchell College women's basketball team had its three-game winning streak snapped at Lesley University on Tuesday night by a 73-57 final.

Kaitlyn Wechsler scored all 16 of her points in the first half to push the Lynx out to a lead that they would not relinquish. Lesley reached .500 for the first time this season, improving to 8-8 overall (7-2 NECC) while Mitchell dropped to 6-9 overall (6-3 NECC). Sophomore Destiney Harris led the Mariners with 12 points and a career-high 18 rebounds to notch her fifth double-double of the season.

The Mariners maintained pace with the Lynx for much of the first half thanks to the dominating performance on the boards by Harris. She nearly reached a double-double in the first period with nine points and 11 rebounds. 

Lesley entered the second half with a 36-27 advantage, and with 12 points from Brianne Caira in the period, the Lynx were able to stretch their lead to double digits. Caira was a perfect 6-for-6 at the free throw line and finished the game tied with Wechsler with a game-high 16 points.

Two other Lesley players scored in double figures as Hailee Lowe and Jodi Fralick 15 and 10 points, respectively. Lowe added 10 rebounds to complete the double-double and also had five steals and three assists. Fralick had four steals of her own and two assists. 

Mitchell senior Jen Iglesias scored 10 points, seven of which came in the second half. Iglesias found her teammates for five assists and forced three Lesley turnovers.

Mitchell returns home to host Elms College on Thursday, February 4 at the Yarnall Athletic Center. Tip-off is slated for 7:00 p.m.