Harlow Scores 20 Points for Women's Hoops in Loss to Chargers

NEW LONDON, NH: Fitchburg State women's basketball suffered a loss to the Chargers of Colby-Sawyer this afternoon in non-conference action. 

THE BASICS:

- Date: 11/23/24

- Score: Colby-Sawyer 78, Falcons 62

- Records: Colby-Sawyer (5-0), Fitchburg (1-4)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

- The Falcons got off to a good start, making 7-17 from the floor and holding a one-point lead after a quarter. The Chargers would go on a run in the second, outscoring Fitchburg 18-12. Colby-Sawyer shot 42.9% in the quarter while the Falcons lost some momentum, dropping to 25% from the floor. At the break, the Chargers were up 35-30 on the visiting Falcons. The second half saw Fitchburg's deficit grow as Colby-Sawyer couldn't seem to miss and forced seven Falcon turnovers. Colby-Sawyer shot an impressive 53.3% to the Falcons 11.1%, with the third quarter swinging in the Chargers favor 20-5. Fitchburg would come back to outscore the hosting school in the fourth 27-23, but with Colby-Sawyer still shooting 55.6%, it was a difficult task to make up the deficit.   

- The Chargers were paced by Courtney Brewster, who finished with a team-high 16 points, nine rebounds, and six assists. Elyza Mitchell finished with a double-double of 12 points and 12 rebounds. Delaney Raymond and Emma Felker both contributed 12 points each while coming off the bench. 

- The Falcons were again led by senior Rylie Harlow (Hanson, MA), who had a game-high 20 points on 7-15 shooting. Stephanie Hart (Shirley, MA) also contributed double-digit points with 10, along with a team-high seven rebounds, falling just short of her fourth double-double of the season.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

- Shooting Percentage: Colby-Sawyer 48.4% (31-64), Fitchburg 30.9% (21-68)

- 3PT Percentage: Colby-Sawyer 47.8% (11-23), Fitchburg 23.8% (5-21)

- Free Throw Percentage: Fitchburg 75% (15-20), Colby-Sawyer 71.4% (5-7)

UP NEXT:

- Fitchburg State women's basketball will return to action Tuesday when they travel to Dean College for a 3:00 PM non-conference matchup. 

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