KEENE, N.H. – The Colby-Sawyer College women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 campaign on Friday evening, dropping an 81-49 non-conference decision to Keene State College at Spaulding Gym.
Rapid Recap:
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Colby-Sawyer jumped out to an early 5-2 lead just over a minute into the contest after junior Sydney Perry converted a layup inside and sophomore Taylor Fellows knocked down a three-pointer. Keene State answered with a 10-0 run to claim the lead, taking a 19-12 advantage through the opening 10 minutes.
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The Chargers stayed within striking distance midway through the second quarter. Junior Maggie Sasso drained a triple to cut the deficit to 21-17, and junior Aijah Thoroughgood buried a shot from beyond the arc to keep Colby-Sawyer within two possessions at 26-20. The Owls responded with a 7-4 spurt before the horn to carry a 33-24 lead into the intermission.
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The Owls pulled away with an 11-0 surge to open the second half, stretching the margin to 40-24. Sasso and junior Lauren MacDonald answered with baskets to trim the deficit to 10 midway through the frame, but Keene State countered with timely putbacks and transition scores to enter the final quarter up 53-35.
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Keene State caught fire from the perimeter in the fourth quarter, connecting on 6-of-7 attempts from three-point range to outscore the Chargers and secure the 81-49 final.
Inside the Numbers:
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Sasso spearheaded the Colby-Sawyer offense with a team-high 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the floor, adding two triples and two assists.
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MacDonald reached double figures with 11 points, six rebounds, four assists, and two blocks across 28 minutes.
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Junior Tanner Drury chipped in seven points, three rebounds, and a pair of free throws, while Fellows tallied six points on two three-pointers.
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Perry dominated the glass, pulling down a game-high 12 rebounds (six offensive) to accompany four points and two assists.
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Sophomore Vivian O'Quinn added five rebounds and an assist off the bench, while sophomore Emily Leonard contributed four points and four rebounds.
Up Next:
The Chargers (0-1) return to the court on Wednesday, November 11, for their home opener as they host Amherst at 5:30pm.
