Mazzeo posts double double but MCLA falls to Fitchburg State 59-51
Hannah Mazzeo ended with 24 points and 10 boards in tonight's game
North Adams, MA—Visiting Fitchburg State placed three players in double figures led by Jadelen Harold's 16 point effort to lead the women's basketball team past MCLA 59-51 in MASCAC action. The Falcons (2-12 overall) earn their first conference win and are now 1-2 in the league. MCLA (0-15) is now 0-5 in league play.
MCLA started fast and opened up a quick 9-4 advantage, however the Falcons would clamp down and hold the Trailblazers without a point over the next eight plus minutes. In that span, the Falcons would go on a 12-0 run to grab a 16-9 lead. They would never relinquish the lead as they eventually led 29-25 at halftime.
The hosts got within one early in the third quarter on Maddie Teta's layup (31-30), but the Falcons answered with a triple from Morgan Genness to increase the lead to 34-30. With the score at 40-37 in favor of the visitors, they would close the third quarter with an 8-1 run to grab a 48-38 lead with one quarter left to play.
MCLA would pull within six points at 52-46 on a three pointer from Hannah Mazzeo, but Fitchburg once again responded. This time, Harold scored back to back hoops to put the game away.
Harold was 7-17 from the floor and added 6 board to her stat line. Lovashia Rosario ended with 14 points and a game best 11 rebounds for Fitchburg. Olivia Almeida chipped in with 12 points off the bench. The Falcons overcame 27 turnovers in the win. They shot 35% in the win.
MCLA was paced by Hannah Mazzeo's big night. The senior scored a game high 24 points and completed the double double with 10 boards. Joining her in double figures was Brooke Digennaro who ended with 10 points. The Trailblazers couldn't overcome a 29% shooting performance.
MCLA is back in action on Wednesday when they host Bridgewater State.
