MCLA Women Can't Handle Salem State, Fall 68-53
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA's Lucy Tremblay tallied 14 points, but the Trailblazers could not handle the size of Salem State in a 68-53 loss Tuesday at the Amsler Campus Center. With the loss, MCLA falls to 12-7, 2-6 in the MASCAC. Salem improves to 13-6, 5-2 in the league.
In the opening half, the visitors came out strong and took a quick 6-0 advantage. Salem would maintain a comfortable edge in the half, extending to 14 points (22-8) with 8:30 to go. After MCLA cut the lead to 10 with 5:22 remaining (24-14), the Vikings would mount a 15-7 run to close out the half leading 39-21.
Salem senior Danielle Jenkins had a strong opening half as she tallied 14 points. She also notched her 1,500th career point with just under 5:00 minutes remaining.
In the second half, Salem extended to a 22-point edge early on before MCLA mounted a bit of a run. Trailing 53-33 early in the second half, the Trailblazers would start a 15-7 run to close within 12 at 60-48 with seven minutes remaining. Salem would answer with 6-1 run to essentially put the game away.
Jenkins would finish her night with 26 points, nine boards and five blocks. Freshman Brianna Wilson would tally a double double recording 13 points and 11 boards. Senior Jakoya Wilkins added six assists.
For MCLA, Tremblay finished with 14 points to lead the way. Alie Dobrovolc was the only other Trailblazer in double figures. MCLA shot only 29 percent in the loss, while Salem converted at a 42 percent clip.
MCLA will play a non-league game Friday night at home against Sage, while Salem will battle Westfield on Saturday.
