LEICESTER, Mass. – Lesley University defeated Becker College 48-40 in New England Collegiate Conference women's basketball action Saturday afternoon. The win moves the Lynx record to 1-8 (1-2 NECC), while the Hawks remain winless at 0-10 (0-4 NECC).

The Lynx overcame a 19-13 deficit at halftime to earn their first win of the season. Kerry Flaherty (Woburn, Mass.) paced Lesley with 12 points and seven boards.  Kelsey Lynch (Rumford, R.I.) and Jackie Ewing (Hong Kong, China) finished with 11 points each, while Grace Amato (Sharon, Vt.) chipped in with eight points off the bench.

Alycia Dery (Millville, Mass.) tallied a game high 13 points. Marissa Turner (Coventry, R.I.) finished with 12 points, while Diana Farmer (North Brookfield, Mass.) and Karena Prescott (New Bedford, Mass.) gathered seven rebounds apiece.

Lesley returns to action tomorrow afternoon when they host New Rochelle at 3:00 p.m. Becker will shoot for their first win of the season on Tuesday, January 13 when they travel to Elms College at 7:00 p.m.