LEICESTER, Mass.- Mitchell College senior Amanda Garcia (New Britain, Conn.) tallied her 1000th career point as the Mariners defeated Becker College 55-48 in New England Collegiate Conference women's basketball action Sunday afternoon at the Leicester Gymnasium.
The Mariners (7-7, 6-3 NECC) were paced by Francesca Pinard (Arlington, Mass.) with a team-high 12 points. Amanda Garcia netted 11 points off the bench in the second half. Chelsea Newman (Manchester, Conn.) gathered 11 boards for the visitors.
The Hawks (3-12, 2-6 NECC) were led by Tanaisha Espino (Southbridge, Mass.) with a game-high 17 points. Ciara McKissick (Charlton, Mass.) finished with nine points, five assists and 11 boards. Senior Gabrielle Gallo (Northport, N.Y.) chipped in with ten points and nine rebounds while Adrianna Dowdy (East Haven, Conn.) added eight points, nine board and five assists.
Becker returns to the court on Tuesday, January 26 when they travel to Daniel Webster for a 5:30 p.m. tilt with the Eagles. Mitchell will host NECC defending champion Regis College on Thursday, January 28 at 6:00 p.m.
