THE BASICS:
 
- Score: No. 15/16 Tufts University 81, MIT 65
 
- Records: MIT (4-5); Tufts (7-1)
 
- Location: Medford, Mass. (Cousens Gymnasium)
 
- The Lead: Nationally-ranked No. 15/16 Tufts University used a 22-6 run during the final six minutes of regulation to pull away for an 81-65 victory over MIT in a non-conference women's basketball game on Saturday afternoon. Senior Christina Antonakakis (Holmdel, N.J.) led all players with 25 points to go along with three assists and a steal for the Engineers.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED:
 
- After a back-and-forth start to the game, a layup by Antonakakis sparked a 9-2 spurt which gave MIT an 18-13 lead with 2:14 left in the quarter. Tufts knocked down a three-pointer on its next possession, but senior Kylie Gallagher (Upton, Mass.) drained a layup, increasing the Engineers' margin to 20-16 at the end of the frame.
 
- MIT carried the momentum into the second quarter as its lead grew to 10 points within 41 seconds. The Jumbos responded with seven unanswered points, narrowing the gap to 26-23 at the 7:15 mark. An exchange of baskets followed until a jumper from Antonakakis and a layup by first-year Olivia Joseph (Newtown Square, Pa.) increased the Engineers' cushion to 36-29 with 3:29 on the clock. Tufts rattled off six straight points during the next 1:13, however, a jumper by Antonakakis with 11 seconds left gave MIT a 38-25 edge at halftime.
 
- After trading baskets to open the third quarter, the Jumbos went on an 18-2 run which resulted in a 57-44 advantage with 1:37 left. Sparked by layup from Antonakakis, the Engineers mounted a 15-2 run as first-year Sarah Berman's (York, Pa.) jumper tied the game at 59 with 6:02 remaining in the fourth quarter. Tufts replied with a layup on its ensuing possession, igniting its game-winning 22-6 run.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
 
- Gallagher totaled 18 points and six rebounds as first-year Kamsi Nwogu (Algonquin, Ill.) registered eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Senior Annika Sougstad (Mahtomedi, Minn.) contributed five rebounds and a block.
 
- Both teams produced 42 points in the paint and 14 points from their respective benches. Tufts ended the day with advantages in rebounds (49-31), points off turnovers (20-12), and second-chance points (21-9).
 
- The Engineers shot 46.8 percent (29-of-62) from the floor, 50.0 percent (5-of-10) from three-point range, and 33.3 percent (2-of-6) from the free throw line.
 
- The Jumbos shot 42.1 percent (32-of-76) from the floor, 30.4 percent (7-of-23) from behind the arc, and 62.5 percent (10-of-16) at the charity stripe.
 
- Tufts is currently ranked No. 15 in the D3hoops.com Poll and No. 16 in the Women's Basketball Coaches Association Poll.
 
UP NEXT:
 
- MIT returns to action on Monday, Jan. 3 with a trip to Connecticut College for a 7:00 p.m. tip off.
 
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