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Alexa Mustafaj scored 28 points in the 68-61 defeat.
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Winner Mt. St. Mary (NY) MSMC 1-1,0-0 Skyline
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Middlebury MIDWB 0-1,0-0 NESCAC
Winner
Mt. St. Mary (NY) MSMC
1-1,0-0 Skyline
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Final
61
Middlebury MIDWB
0-1,0-0 NESCAC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Mt. St. Mary (NY) MSMC 21 20 10 17 68
Middlebury MIDWB 20 17 12 12 61

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Women’s Basketball Falls to Knights in Season Opener

The Middlebury women's basketball team was defeated by Mount Saint Mary (N.Y) in its home opener by a score of 68-61. The game was a back-and-forth affair, and Middlebury trailed by just two entering the fourth quarter, but the Knights were able to pull away and outlast the Panthers down the stretch. 
 
HIGHLIGHTS
  • With the game knotted at 9-9 in the first quarter, the Panthers went on a quick 5-0 spurt, courtesy of a Gabby Stuart three-pointer and an Alexa Mustafaj pull-up jumper, to take a 14-9 advantage. 
  • Both teams continued to exchange baskets throughout the remainder of the first stanza, with the Knights taking a 21-20 edge into the break.
  • Mount Saint Mary opened the second quarter with a three from Erin Smith to pull ahead by four. 
  • Mustafaj then scored 13 of the Panthers' next 15 points, including three shots from behind the arc to build a 35-30 lead. 
  • The Knights countered with an 11-2,, before a Katie Smith jumper with 1:20 remaining gave them a 41-37 edge heading into intermission.
  • Knotted 43-43 early in the third, Emily Downer recorded back-to-back layups to put the Panthers in front. 
  • Mount Saint Mary ended the third quarter strong, tallying an 8-2 run, highlighted by two layups by Kaeli McAnally to take a slim 51-49 lead into the final quarter.
  • The Knights continued their hot shooting in the final frame, with a 9-3 run, which gave Mount Saint Mary a 60-52 advantage.
  • With 3:33 remaining, Gianna Palli brought the crowd to its feet with a three that cut the deficit to five (62-57).
  • That was the closest the Panthers would get, as the Knights were able to sink a few late free throws and hang on for the 68-61 win.
NOTES
  • Mustafaj led all scorers with 25 points.
  • Stuart registered a double-double (12 points and 13 rebounds) in her collegiate debut.  
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