WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
>> Saint Francis Women's Basketball dropped their Sunday afternoon game to Loyola Maryland, 65-52.

>> Airah Lavy led the Red Flash with a career-high 16 points. The freshman went 5-for-7 from the field, including 4-for-6 from the three point line.

>> Julianna Gibson contributed eight points and tied the team-high in rebounds with four. Alary Bell was the other player to collect four.

TURNING POINT OF THE GAME
The first quarter was a back-and-forth affair, with neither team gaining a lead of more than three. The score would be dead even at 16-16 by the end of it.

Loyola Maryland took control in the second by outscoring the Red Flash 14-4 to enter halftime with a 30-20 lead. The Rams extended their advantage to 13 at the end of the third with a 48-35 lead going into the fourth.

The Red Flash started off the fourth quarter with a 4-0 run to cut the deficit to 48-40 at the 8:45 mark. After a timeout, Loyola Maryland went on a 15-6 run to pull away with the game.

FLASH QUOTES
Keila Whittington opening statement: "When you look at the stat sheet, during the first, third and fourth quarters, we were right in the game against the preseason favorite in the Patriot League. We just have to lock in. We talked about the fourth quarter and the lapses that we had. It's a consistency thing with us right now. We have to be consistent every quarter."

Lavy on her career-high 16 point game: "I'm just proud of myself. I know I came into this game with a lot of confidence. Definitely wanted to get the win as a team, although we fell short. I think everyone played very well today. Looking at the stat sheet, we have a couple of things we need to work on. I know this team will get right back on the court and figure out how to improve in those areas. I know we'll always give it our best."

Yanessa Boyd on the leadership of the team: "It's very important. We lost one of our captains (Kameryn Dorsey) for the year, so it's a matter of everyone stepping up. We have a group of leaders. We express that everyone can speak up. We're all looking towards the same goal."

FLASH MOMENTS
The first quarter saw Saint Francis shoot 6-for-12 from the field with five of the baskets being assisted. Boyd led the squad with four, including two free throws at the end to help the Red Flash go up 16-14 at the 2:40 mark.

Lavy tallied eight of her 16 points in the third quarter, including a three pointer at the 2:34 mark as a part of a 5-0 Red Flash run to keep them within striking distance.

The Red Flash scored a quarter-best 17 points in the fourth quarter. Harris Robinson chipped in five points during the final 10 minutes.

FLASH NUGGETS
After scoring seven points through four games, Lavy more then doubled her overall season total in today's game. Lavy's 16 is the most by a player this season. It is the highest point total by a freshman since Kendall Carrathers's 24 in the Northeast Conference Quarterfinals against Sacred Heart on March 11, 2024.

The Red Flash's seven three pointers are the most in a game this season, and the most since the eight they recorded on February 1, 2024 versus CCSU.

Boyd and Marissa Shelton added six points apiece.

NEXT UP FOR FLASH
The Red Flash will travel to take on Robert Morris Wednesday, November 20 in the first of a five-game road stretch. Tip off will be at 7:00 p.m.