Recap
Sophomore Isabella Nerney poured in a career high 31 points as the Nichols College women's basketball team defeated Salve Regina 72-63 in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action Saturday afternoon in Newport, Rhode Island.

The Bison (4-16, 2-9 CCC) started off hot shooting 32% from the field and 40% from beyond the arc in the first half. Nerney put up 12 points (4-of-10 FG) and four three pointers in the first half to help propel the Bison out to a 32-26 lead at halftime. Nerney finished with a career high seven three pointers (7-of-14). Senior Rebecca Cleary brought down 12 rebounds and dropped in nine points (4-of-10 FG), sophomore Shannon St. Lawrence also picked up 12 rebounds in the win. Senior Mekaela Fithian-Giantonio was second on the team with 13 points, including five from the charity strike along with a
team high seven assists.

The Seahawks (9-11, 5-6 CCC) were led by Kerri Beland who recorded a double-double with 15 points (6-of-17 FG) and 10 rebounds. Two other Seahawks notched points in double figures, Mary Rorke (17) and Torie Scorpio (15). Nichols shot a season high 38.7 percent from the field and 40.9 percent from beyond the arc in the win.
 
Three things you need to know…
-Nerney's 31 points is tied for second most all-time in a single game with Ashley Robidoux, who put up 31 on 11/24/09 against Connecticut College.
-Nerney's seven three-pointers is tied for most all-time with current head coach MaryLynn Skarzenski, who put up seven three's versus Elms on 12/04/08.
-With today's win, the Bison sweep the season series against Salve Regina for the first time since 2006.
 
Quote
"We came ready to play on both ends today. We played team basketball and really shared the ball well on offense. Izzy Nerney was hitting today, and we did a great job working to get her the ball. We need to continue to play this was for the rest of the season." -Nichols head coach MaryLynn Skarzenski
 
Next Game
Wednesday, January 30 vs Western New England, 5:30 p.m.