CLAREMONT, Calif. – In the first meeting between both programs, a pair of runs in the fourth quarter helped Pomona-Pitzer come from behind to defeat MIT, 73-65, in non-conference women's basketball action on Sunday. One of three players to reach double-digits in scoring,
Mary Lobon paced the Engineers with 15 points to go along with six rebounds and three assists.
THE BASICS:
- Score: Pomona-Pitzer 73, MIT 65
- Records: MIT (1-1 Overall); Pomona-Pitzer (0-1 Overall)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Pomona-Pitzer built 12-6 lead, however, MIT narrowed the gap courtesy of a jumper by Brianna Lebrun and a three-pointer from Mariam Abdelbarr with 3.6 seconds on the clock.
- The Engineers carried the momentum into the second quarter as another trey by Abdelbarr put the visitors in front, 18-17, after almost two minutes expired. MIT maintained its small lead until a 10-3 run that featured seven unanswered points put the Sagehens up, 28-23, with just over three minutes remaining. Lebrun replied with two free throws and a layup, however, a layup by Pomona-Pitzer with 30 seconds to go resulted in a 30-27 edge at halftime.
- The Engineers stayed close and then a layup by Ruth Lanouette sparked a 13-4 run that created a 43-39 lead midway through the third quarter. Three lead changes and two ties followed until a pair of free throws from Lanouette kicked off a 7-2 burst that was capped by a Lobon layup right before time expired, making the score 53-49.
- MIT's lead moved to 57-51 following two free throws by April Chan at the 7:48 mark. The Sagehens responded with nine unanswered points, but the Engineers came within one point on two occasions, the last at 62-61 on a layup by Lobon with 2:51 to go. Pomona-Pitzer drained a jumper during its next possession and after a defensive battle it sank a layup with 54 seconds remaining.
- Lanouette quickly replied with a layup of her own, narrowing the gap to 66-63. However, a 5-of-6 performance at the free throw line coupled with a late layup helped the Sagehens pull away for the 73-65 victory.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
- Lanouette compiled 14 points and five steals while Lebrun generated 13 points, six rebounds, and two blocks.
- Chan led all players with eight points and seven assists and grabbed four steals as Abdelbarr finished with nine points and six rebounds.
UP NEXT:
- MIT will host Johnson & Wales University in its home opener on Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 PM.
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