ROCHESTER, NY- Nazareth's Lindsey Kelly finished with a career-high 39 points leading the Golden Flyers to a 77-63 victory over Elmira College Saturday at Kidera Gymnasium. Kelly scored 18 points in the first half of the game, she also contributed six rebounds. In the second half, she added 21 points, finishing the game 17-of-26 from the field.  The 39 points tops her previous high of 27 set last season.

With Nazareth's victory, the Golden Flyers improve to 17-6 overall and 10-4 in the Empire 8. Elmira drops to 7-16 overall and 4-10 in Empire 8 play.

The Golden Flyers came out strong and held on to the lead throughout the games entirety, outscoring the Soaring Eagles 38-22 in the first half and 41-39 in the second. Nazareth led by as many as 22 in the second half following a layup from Kelly to make it 61-39.

Samantha Peebles finished the game with 10 points, eight rebounds, and a career-high seven assists. Senior Veronica Peck contributed nine points and tallied five rebounds. Sam Sorge and Julia Brew scored eight points each.

Meghan Loya was Elmira's top scorer, tallying 22 points total.

Nazareth remains in third place beneath St. John Fisher and Stevens in Empire 8 standings.

The Golden Flyers will take on Stevens at home, February 19^th at 8 p.m.