Eastern Connecticut State 86, Nichols 48
Willimantic, Conn. – Geissler Gymnasium
Saturday, November 14, 2015

All-Time Series & Streaks

Today's contest marked the first-ever meeting between the Warriors and Bison. Eastern Connecticut State now leads the series, 1-0.

Three Stars of the Game

1 – ECSU junior Lexis Foster (Groton, Conn.) – notched a double-double with a game-high 19 points (7-of-8 FG) and 12 rebounds; also recorded three assists

2 – Nichols junior Taylor Daniels (Dudley, Mass.) – scored a team-high 17 points to go along with five rebounds, two steals, and two blocks

3 – ECSU senior Jill Ritrosky (Pittsfield, Mass.) – tallied a double-double with 13 points and 12 rebounds

Foster and Ritrosky each notched a double-double and the Warriors shot 55 percent from the field (33-of-60) to defeat Nichols 86-48 at the Eastern Connecticut State Tournament.

Key Stat of the Game

Nichols shot 4-of-32 in the first half (12.5 pct.) and trailed 41-9 at halftime.

Turning Point
Eastern Connecticut State opened the game on a 16-0 run and built a 33-point halftime lead.

Quick Hits
-The Warriors held a 55-30 edge on the glass.

-Nichols forced 21 turnovers as sophomore Brooke Packard (Dudley, Mass.) registered a game-high three steals.

-The Bison shot 26 percent for the game (18-of-70) and scored 28 of their 48 points in the third quarter.

Next up
Nichols (0-1) – Sunday, November 15 vs Regis (MA), 1:00 p.m.
Eastern Connecticut State (1-0) – Sunday, November 15 vs Bridgewater St., 3:00 p.m.