LEICESTER, Mass. – Becker College fell to Mitchell College 61-48 in New England Collegiate Conference women's basketball action. The win evens the Mariners record at 12-12 (12-6 NECC) while the Hawks season comes to an end with a record of 2-23 (2-16 NECC).

Jessica Shepherd (West Hartford, Conn.) paced the Mariners with a game-high 21 points.  Amanda Garcia (New Britain, Conn.) added ten points and game-best 21 rebounds to earn a double-double. Savannah Boyle (Attleboro, Mass.) chipped in with 14 points while Dazjavia Williams (Waterbury, Conn.) contributed nine points and eight boards.

Senior Brooke Martel led Becker with 18 points while pulling down eight rebounds.  Gabrielle Gallo (Northport, N.Y.) was a rebound shy of a double-double after finishing with 13 points and nine boards off the bench.  Alycia Dery (Millville, Mass.) chipped in with five points and five assists.

The Mariners will continue their season in the NECC Tournament on Tuesday, February 24. The bracket for the NECC Tournament is expected to be released tomorrow.