SALEM, Mass. -- Salem State junior Kia Fernandes had a double double with 26 points and 21 rebounds to lead the Vikings to a 58-47 MASCAC win over MCLA.
The Vikings split the season series as they improve to 9-16 overall and are 5-7 in the conference.
MCLA suffered a setback to its playoff hopes with the loss as it dropped to 6-17 overall and 2-9 in the league. The Trailblazers have lost six straight games and will need a win plus some help on Saturday to make the conference tournament.
Mckenzie Robinson was the lone Trailblazer in double figures with 11 points on 5-of-12 shooting.
The Trailblazers will celebrate senior day on Saturday prior to tip off against Framingham. The game marks the final home tilt for senior Emily Moulton. Tip is scheduled for 1 p.m.
Men’s Basketball
SALEM, Mass. -- Alexander Santos scored 26 points to lead Salem State (22-3, 12-0) to a 91-81 win over MCLA (8-15, 5-6).
Adam Conquest scored 15 to lead the Trailblazers, who got 13 apiece from Ki-Shawn Monroe and Noah Yearsely.
MCLA hosts Framingham on Saturday in its regular season finale.
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