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January 28, 2006
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Basketball Downed by Wellesley

Wellesley, MA: In tonight’s hard fought New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference match-up, Wellesley College defeated the Pioneers 49-36.   The Pioneers shot 32.6% from the field, while the Blue only hit 29.4%. Smith continued to be successful behind the free throw line, hitting 85.7% compared to Wellesley’s 64%.

With the win, the Blue improve to 6-10 overall and 4-4 in the NEWMAC. Smith is currently 5-12 overall and 0-7 in NEWMAC play.

The first half showcased excellent defense by Wellesley, as they held the Pioneers to only 15 points. The Blue applied pressure early, causing 27 turnovers and totaling 24 defensive rebounds on the night. Offensively, the Blue was lead by Kristin Doeberl (West Redding, CT) who totaled 19 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 steals. Also leading the low scoring affair for the Blue was Laura Weslander (Mendota Heights, MN) and Sefi Adasi (Rockville, MD) each with 11 and 9 points, respectively.

Although the Blue applied early pressure, the Pioneers outscored their opponents 21-20 in the second half. Sophomore Ashley Sutton (Greenfield, MA) led all Pioneers with 7 points and also grabbed 2 rebounds. First year Rose Baldwin (S. Strattford, VT) also added 6 points and 2 rebounds of her own. Junior Helena Charron (Pittsfield, NH) lead the defensive attack, grabbing a team high 8 rebound and also adding 5 points. Senior forward Shelley Harrison (Reston, VA), who is leading the conference in blocks, added another 4 on the night, giving her a season total of 62. Harrison also pulled down 5 rebounds.

Smith will return to action on Tuesday, January 31st when they travel to MIT for another NEWMAC contest at 7pm.

                                                   1      2      F
Wellesley College (6-10, 4-4)        29    20    49
Smith College    (5-12, 0-7)           15    21    36

3-pt: Smith- Ashley Sutton; Wellesley- Kristin Doeberl, Sefi Adasi, Laura Weslander
Offensive Rebounds: Smith- 6; Wellesley- 12
Defensive Rebounds; Smith- 27; Wellesley- 24
Turnovers: Smith- 27; Wellesley- 19
Steals: Smith- 10; Wellesley- 16
FG %: Smith- 32.6%; Wellesley- 29.4%
F Throw %: Smith- 85.7%; Wellesley- 64%

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