THE BASICS

Lesley University 77 vs. Fisher College 23

Records:
Lesley University Lynx (3-17)
Fisher College Falcons (0-16)

Location: Lexington, Ma - Minuteman Gym

Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2025

THE LEAD —  The Lynx returned to Minuteman after a lengthy road trip and were hungry for their first win of the new year. Fisher College agreed to this game just a few days ago, after Vermont State Randolph had to bow out. Nevertheless, they came ready to take on the team across the Charles. Lesley got off to a hot start and didn't look back. They put up their best offensive and defensive performance of the season. The Lynx got a big 77-23 win as they head into the homestretch of their season.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Shayla King got the Lynx off to a strong start. Sinking a jumper right out of the gate, followed by a three right after.

• Lesley's defense also started hot, only allowing four points in the opening quarter.

• The Falcons started to retaliate in the second, matching their opening quarter's total within two minutes.

• Lesley's defense started to waiver, and the two teams went shot for shot for a while, but some threes from the Lynx kept their lead growing. 

• Entering the half, the Lynx were at a comfortable 31-13.

• But they continued to shoot. They put up 21 in the third, their most yet.

• In the fourth, their offense exploded even more. They put up 25 points.

• Their defense did even better, only allowing the Falcons two points. 

• Despite two Lynx fouling out and turning the game into a 4-on-5 matchup. They continued to shoot and get their players some huge statistical milestones.

• The Lynx took home their first win of the new year, 77-23.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

•  Leila Chisolm was the MVP of the game, recording a triple-double. She put up 14 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists. She also led the Lynx with six steals and had the team's sole block.

• Tying the team lead with 22 points and grabbing a team high 21 rebounds, Alawnah Dunda recorded a double-double. She also tacked on a steal for good measure.

• Madalynn Biagi fell just short of her own double-double. She had 22 points and nine assists. She also had three rebounds and four steals.

• This was by far the Lynx's best performance of the season. They scored the most they have all season, beating the previous record by 16. They broke their record for assists with 26, nearly doubling their previous record. They also grabbed the second-most rebounds they have all year.

• For the Falcons, Kenuelys Velazquez did a little bit of everything. She led the team with 12 points, grabbed six rebounds, handed out three assists, and put up a block and a steal.

UP NEXT

• Lesley will head to Thomas College to take on the Terriers on Saturday, February 7th, at 3:00 PM

• The Falcons will head down to Georgia for a game against Morris College on Friday, February 6th, at 1:00 PM