THE BASICS 

Score: Emerson 81, Lesley 49

Records: Emerson Lions (3-7); Lesley Lynx (3-6)

Location: Medford MA

Date: December 6, 2022

The Lead: The Lions had Ella Bushee, Mackenzie Bruno, Carla Pelino, Devin Hill, and Quinn O'Connor all  score in double figures as they rolled to victory over the Lesley Lynx on Tuesday night in Medford.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

EMERSON

Ella Bushee: 23 points and 4 rebounds

Mackenzie Bruno: 14 points and 9 rebounds

Carla Pelino: 17 points

Devin Hill: 12 points and 9 rebounds

Quinn O'Connor: 11 points

LESLEY

Sophia Torres: 28 points and 9 rebounds

Annika Herbert: 8 points

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The Lions stormed out to a commanding lead in the first quarter; led by Junior Ella Bushee scoring 7 of her 23 points. The Lions shot 9-16 (56.3%) from the field in the first quarter, while Lesley only made four shots on 16 attempts (25%).
• The second quarter saw Lesley climb back into the game behind 14 of Sophia Torres' game-high 28 points. Torres made 6 of her 7 field goals and converted two free throw attempts. Emerson was still able to stay hot from the field, converting 7 of 12 attempts (58.3%) and held a 43-28 lead going into halftime.
• Bushee again helped increase Emerson's lead in the third quarter with 10 more points. Senior Carla Pelino and Sophomore Devin Hill both contributed 6 points apiece to help give the Lions a 65-38 lead after three quarters.
• The Lions offense would be led by Sophomore Mackenzie Bruno during the final ten minutes. Bruno racked up 10 points on 6 shots while also pulling down 5 rebounds. Sophomore Quinn O'Connor chipped in 6 points as well to give the Lions a commanding 81-49 victory.
• Overall, the Lions shot 33-62 (53.2%) from the field while Lesley converted 21 of their 56 shots (37.5%) Neither team converted a three-point attempt.

UP NEXT

The Lions enjoy some time off before the head to Puerto Rico for a December 17^th matchup against Edgewood. This game is scheduled for a 6pm EST tip.