STANDISH , MAINE - The Colby Mules used a 10-4 run in the final three minutes of play to secure a 54-49 win over Saint Joseph's College. Colby improves to 8-13 while the Monks drop to 7-12.
St. Joe's held a slim 27-26 lead going into the break and battled through four lead changes in the second half. Junior Tracy Nale (Waterville, ME) put Colby up by 4 after knocking down a three pointer with 2:59 to play. Sophomore Katie McCabe (Watertown, CT) led all scores with 19 points and 8 boards while senior Alanna Balboni (Rye, NH) had 14 points and 16 boards for the Mules.
Sophomore Megan Farrell (Abington, MA) had 11 points and 3 steals for St. Joe's and sophomore Yoandree Pierre-Jacques (Providence, RI) recorded her second double-double of the season with 10 points and 14 boards.
Senior Danielle Somma (Gray, ME) turned in a tremendous defensive effort and chipped in with 6 points and two steals while first year Alysn Ludwig (Waldoboro, ME) had 7 points, 4 assists, 3 boards and an assist. First year Sarah Banks (Swans Island, ME) scored 5 points in her first intercollegiate start.
Saint Joseph 's College hosts the University of New England on Thursday, 2/9 at 5:30 p.m.
