For Immediate Release
December 28, 2007
Wellesley Sports Information
Thomas Notches Double-Double in Loss to Conn. College
Box Score
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Junior
Julia Thomas (Concord, CA) recorded
11 points and added a game-high 16 rebounds but it wasn't enough as the Wellesley Blue fell to Connecticut College 60-39 on day one of the Land of Magic Classic in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The Blue were held to just seven field goals in the first half, while the 8-2 Camels built a 29-17 lead at the break. Wellesley battled back in the second half while shooting 35% from the floor, but Connecticut
College held on for the 60-39 win.
Thomas led Wellesley with a double-double while
Jessica Duff (Milton, Abingdon, UK) had eight points and five rebounds.
Rounding out the action for the Blue,
Courtney Richter (Sinking Springs, MD) recorded seven points and five boards,
Courtney Pelley (Leiscester, MA) added five points and five rebounds
and
Katie Martore (Great Falls, VA) had three assists, two steals and five rebounds.
Wellesley is back in action on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. against Hamline University as the Land of Magic Classic continues. The game will be streamed live via the Embry-Riddle Athletics website. To listen to the game, go to: http://daytona.embryriddlesports.com, click on the Live link in the top right corner of the menu bar and follow the instructions.
