The Western Connecticut State University women's basketball team suffered a 56-49 setback against the University of Southern Maine in a Little East Conference tilt, despite a team-high 13 points from senior center Gabrielle Franks and game-highs of 11 rebounds and four assists from classmate guard Nicole Vivian. Three players netted double figures for the Huskies, with sophomore guard Vanessa Vaughan leading with 16 points, followed by senior guard Liz Cote with 11 and classmate guard Amy Fleming with 10. The Wolves dominated the glass but struggled with turnovers, while Southern Maine's deep bench outscored the WestConn reserves.

By the Numbers
  • WestConn's senior center Gabrielle Franks scored a team-high 13 points
  • Southern Maine's sophomore guard Vanessa Vaughan led all scorers with 16 points
  • The Wolves outrebounded the Huskies 40-27
  • WestConn accumulated 26 turnovers, while the visitors had just 12
State of Play
  • WestConn dropped to 6-16 overall and 2-11 in league play
  • The University of Southern Maine improved to 10-12 and 8-5 in the conference
  • The Wolves will face Rhode Island College in their next LEC matchup on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
What's Next

The Wolves will play their next LEC matchup at Rhode Island College on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.