Women's Basketball tires late in loss to St. Joseph (CT) 67-49

North Adams, MA- The visiting St. Joseph (CT) women's basketball team outscored MCLA 26-10 in the fourth quarter to pull away to a 67-49 win over the Trailblazers in non conference action.  USJ improves to 5-3 overall on the season.  The Trailblazers are now 0-9 on the season.

USJ led just 41-39 after three quarters of play when Amanda Fudge drained an 18 foot jumper to close the quarter.  The Bluejays began the fourth on a 10-0 run fueled by a Fudge triple to jump in front 51-39.  MCLA would cut the deficit to ten at 55-45 after a Hannah Mazzeo free throw, but USJ responded by outscoring MCLA 12-4 the rest of the way.

Jordan Ouellette led all scorers with 22 points.  She scored 14 of them in the opening half of play.  Fudge ended with 13 points on 6-10 shooting.  USJ shot 41% from the floor and was aided by a 19-21 showing from the free throw line.

MCLA was paced by Olivia Pressley's team best 14 point effort.  Mazzeo ended with a double double of 13 points and 14 rebounds.  Emily Burke chipped in with 12 points.

Both teams struggled holding onto the ball as USJ committed 26 turnovers while MCLA had 23.  The Trailblazers were hampered by a 30% shooting night.

MCLA will wrap up the first semester with a road trip to Lyndon on Saturday afternoon.