THE BASICS 
Score: Salve Regina 92. Emerson 87
Records: Emerson Lions (11-7 NEWMAC 2-2) Salve Regina Seahawks (9-9, NEWMAC 3-1)
Location: Boston, MA (Brown & Plofker Gym)
Date: January 24, 2024
The Lead: Despite 40 points from Bri Frongillo, the Emerson Women's Basketball Team came up short against the Salve Regina Seahawks on Wednesday evening. Kendra Dodd dropped in 15 points on 5 of 9 from three-point range while Charlotte Levison scored 11 points, pulled down 8 rebounds, dished out 6 assists, and collected 4 steals in the losing effort.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS 

EMERSON
Bri Frongillo: 40 points, 8 assist, & 6 rebounds
Kendra Dodd: 15 points
Ella Bushee: 14 points & 5 rebounds
Charlotte Levison: 11 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, & 4 steals
 
 
SALVE REGINA
Briana Neary: 38 points & 8 rebounds
Ashley Rourke: 19 points
Morgan Shuey: 13 points
 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED 

• Both sides put on outstanding offensive performances on Wednesday evening as the Lions and Seahawks both shot over 50% from the field. The Lions were led on offense by Bri Frongillo as she scored 40 of the Lions 87 points while the Seahawks were led by Briana Neary's 38-point performance.
• Kendra Dodd was lights out from beyond the arc; drilling 5 of 9 attempts from deep. Charlotte Levison made an impact all over the floor as she scored 11 points, pulled down 8 rebounds, dished out 6 assists and forced 4 turnovers.
• Despite a great offensive showing, the Lions came up short. After a back-and-forth matchup for nearly 39 minutes, the Lions held a 1-point lead with :39 remaining when Ashley Rourke drilled a god-ahead corner three that would ultimately give the Seahawks the final lead.
• The Lions were forced to foul in hopes Salve Regina would not convert from the foul line. The Seahawks were able to keep the Lions at bay and escape with a 92-87 victory.