LEICESTER, Mass. – Becker College fell to Newbury College 56-34 in New England Collegiate Conference women's basketball action Saturday afternoon. The win lifts the Nighthawks record to 5-12 (4-7 NECC), while the Hawks remain winless at 0-16 (0-9 NECC).

Brooke Martel (Griswold, Conn.) led the Hawks with a game-high 18 points. Gabrielle Gallo (Northport, N.Y.) chipped in with six points and a game-best nine rebounds, while Alycia Dery (Millville, Mass.) dished out four assists.

The Nighthawks were led by Jovanna Sandifer (Boston, Mass.) and Janetis Cardona (Southbridge, Mass.) who tallied 14 points apiece.  Katelyn Roeser (Nashua, N.H.) added ten points and four assists, while Destiny Spears (Arnold, Md.) scored 12 points off the bench.

 Both teams continue NECC action on Tuesday, February 3. Becker will travel to Southern Vermont College at 6:00 p.m., while Newbury hosts Lesley University at 7:00 p.m.