LEICESTER, Mass. – Becker College defeated Daniel Webster College 70-67 in New England Collegiate Conference women's basketball action Saturday afternoon. The win lifts the Hawks record to 9-13 (9-7 NECC), while the Eagles fall to 10-12 (8-7 NECC).

The two teams battled through five lead changes in the first half.  Daniel Webster took their largest lead of the game when Ashley Giampetruzzi (Manchester, N.H.) hit a jumper with 7:51 remaining in the half, putting the Eagles in front 22-17. Becker responded with a 7-0 run, which was capped off by a Haley Ooms (Valatie, N.Y.) basket. The teams would exchange the lead two more times before the Hawks went in front 33-30 at halftime.

The Hawks held leads as big as nine in the second half, but the Eagles refused to go down without a fight. Becker senior Jacqueline Chila (Monroe, Conn.) put back a rebound to give the Hawks a 59-50 lead with 6:36 remaining in regulation. Daniel Webster used an 11-4 run to cut the Hawks advantage to 63-61 with just under three minutes to play. Becker held on for the 70-67 victory after hitting seven of their last ten free-throws.

Becker had four starters finish in double figures. Haley Ooms led the Hawks with 22 points, 11 rebounds and a game best five assists. Tatiana Mojica added 18 points and seven boards, while Brooke Martel (Griswold, Conn.) and Jacqueline Chila chipped in 12 and ten points respectively.   

Ashley Giampetruzzi led all scorers with a game high 24 points and 14 rebounds. Katherine Johnson (Manchester, N.H.) came off the bench to earn a double-double with 12 points and ten rebounds. Ashley England (Old Town, Maine) added 17 points, while Jennifer Fredericks (Beacon Falls, Conn.) contributed six points and ten boards.

Becker returns to action on Monday, February 10 when they travel to Pine Manor College for a non-conference tilt at 7:00 p.m. Daniel Webster continues NECC play when they travel to Regis College on Wednesday, February 12 at 6:00 p.m.