WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
>> Saint Francis lost 60-33 in Northeast Conference (NEC) women's basketball action on Saturday. 
>> Natalie Johnson had a team-high eight points off the bench.

TURNING POINTS OF THE GAME
The Knights, who are currently receiving notes in the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25, used a 21-7 first quarter to take the lead they would not relinquish.

FLASH NUGGETS
Johnson, who had 19 points in a 70-69 win against Mercyhurst on Thursday, averaged 13.5 points per game in the two games in the week. She shot 57.1 percent (12-for-21) from the floor and made two 3-point attempts and one from the free-throw line. 

Airah Lavy, who had 12 points against the Lakers, added five points against FDU. 

With the loss, the Red Flash fell half a game behind CCSU for third place. Saint Francis clinched a home game in the NEC Quarterfinals with its win against Mercyhurst on Thursday.

The Red Flash has the bye before making its first trips to Chicago State and Mercyhurst to end the regular season.

NEXT UP FOR FLASH
Saint Francis returns to action at Chicago State on Saturday. Game time is 2 p.m. ET/1 p.m. CT.