The Wesleyan women's basketball team held off NEC's comeback bid to secure a 55-43 victory, despite their lead being reduced to just five points in the third quarter. The win marked Wesleyan's third consecutive home victory and improved their record to 10-6 for the season, while the 'Grims are 4-8 in away games this season. The game saw Wesleyan dominate the opening quarter, going on a 17-0 run and holding a 21-4 lead. Despite NEC's attempts to close the gap in the third quarter, Wesleyan sealed the win with a 13-0 fourth quarter run.

By the Numbers
  • Wesleyan shot 55.6% in the opening quarter.
  • Felicia Fongemie '27 and Alli Jones '27 combined for 13 of the Cardinals' 21 points in the first quarter.
State of Play
  • Wesleyan's record improves to 10-6 for the season.
  • The team's upcoming games include a pair of NESCAC games against Amherst and Hamilton.
Bottom Line

The Wesleyan women's basketball team's victory against NEC, despite a comeback attempt, demonstrates their resilience and ability to secure crucial wins as they continue their season.