WBB: Lasers Pick Up Conference Win Against Elms

Newton, MA - The Lasell Lasers Women's Basketball team picked up their second conference win of the season against Elms College on Tuesday night, winning 71-64. The win improves the Lasers' record to 3-7 on the season, and 2-1 in conference play, while Elms is now 4-6 and 0-4.

Both teams got out to slow starts in the first quarter, as the Blazers would hold a 13-9 lead after the period. In the second quarter the Blazers would lead by as many as eight, but a 18-5 run from the Lasers would give them a 30-28 lead at the break.

The Lasers would open their lead up even more, opening the second half on a 11-4 run. They would not look back as they would grow their lead to as many as 13. They would take a 50-41 lead into the fourth quarter. The fourth saw the two teams go back and forth, but the Blazers never got closer than five, with the Lasers winning 71-64.

The Lasers were led by Juju Nealy and Shirle Major, who scored 18 and 16 points respectively. Both Brenna Graber and Sheridan Blaha each scored eight off the bench. Kaitlyn Antonucci had six assists and five rebounds, both of which led the team.

After the game, Lasers Coach Kelley Sundberg had this to say: "We had a productive week of practice, and it showed in today's game. We had a few players out, which forced players to step up into different roles. A lot of growth from our younger players. It was very good to see."

Up Next - The Lasers will next play on Thursday, January 5th at Saint Joseph (CT). That game will start at 5pm.