WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
>> Saint Francis women's basketball comes up short to Le Moyne, 62-50, in Saturday afternoon NEC action.
>> Sonia Sato led the team with 13 points, hitting double-digits for the 11th time this season.
>> Gemma Walker finished in double-figures with 11 points and three rebounds, her fourth consecutive game in double-digits.
>> Giselle Eke recorded her first career start, contributing eight rebounds and two points.

TURNING POINT OF THE GAME
Going into halftime, the Red Flash trailed by four, 28-32. Following the third quarter, the Dolphins led Saint Francis by seven. Le Moyne created separation midway through the fourth quarter, using an extended run fueled by offensive rebounds and trips to the free-throw line. In the final minute of the game, the Dolphins went on a 6-2 run, pushing the lead back to double-digits after the Red Flash were able to work the deficit back to single digits. Saint Francis continued to battle, converting opportunities at the line as well as scoring 16 points off of Dolphin's turnovers.
 

FLASH MOMENTS
Saint Francis settled in early, highlighted by a Bati Assefa three-pointer to put the Red Flash on the board and keep the game tight through the opening quarter.

The Red Flash found a rhythm in the second quarter as Sato connected with a Walker assist from beyond the arc. Makyiah Ward added a spark as well with a steal that led to a three-pointer, helping the Saint Francis stay within striking distance heading into halftime.

Saint Francis pushed again in the third. Ward scored inside, Zaiha Minnis added a jumper, and Walker converted at the free-throw line as the Red Flash tried to chip away at the seven point difference.

The Red Flash continued to battle in the fourth quarter, led by Sato, who knocked down another three. Walker turned defense into offense late, finishing at the rim following back-to-back steals by Assefa to keep going one final run.
 

FLASH NUGGETS

A milestone moment for Eke as she added her first career start.

Walker paced the Red Flash with 11 points, adding two steals and three rebounds.

Sato finished with 13 points, nine from beyond the arc.

Ward contributed two steals and six rebounds, splitting evenly with three offensive and three defensive rebounds.

Saint Francis won its 399th NEC regular-season game against CCSU on January 17 and has lost the last six games, looking to become the first team in NEC history to reach 400 wins.

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