Saints Handed First Loss of the Season, 56-48 vs. No. 4/8 Amherst

BOSTON - After a low-scoring first half, Amherst College posted 39 points in the final two quarters on 11-of-30 shooting, as the Mammoths escaped a hostile Jean Yawkey Center with a 56-48 win over the Emmanuel Saints on Tuesday night, as the Mammoths remained unbeaten while handing the Saints their first loss of the season.

Saints Handed First Loss of the Season, 56-48 vs. No. 4/8 Amherst
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November 30, 2021

THE BASICS 

Score: 
No. 4/8 Amherst 56 – Emmanuel 48

Records: 
Emmanuel College Saints (4-1)
Amherst College Mammoths (6-0)

Location: Boston, Mass. – JYC Gymnasium/Andy Yosinoff Court

Date: Tuesday, November 30, 2021

THE LEAD – After a low-scoring first half, Amherst College posted 39 points in the final two quarters on 11-of-30 shooting, as the Mammoths escaped a hostile Jean Yawkey Center with a 56-48 win over the Emmanuel Saints on Tuesday night, as the Mammoths remained unbeaten while handing the Saints their first loss of the season.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Leading 17-16 at halftime, it was the Mammoths third quarter scoring surge and defensive pressure that helped Amherst remain unbeaten and finish the month a perfect 6-0.
  • After trading buckets in the early third quarter, the Mammoths reached their largest lead of the game thanks to a 14-5 run over the span of 7:00 to take a 10-point lead. Amherst sophomore Reeya Patel (Saline, Mich.) scored seven points in the run, including 5-of-6 from the foul line.
  • The Mammoths took that 10-point lead into the fourth quarter, but the Saints would not go quietly as they started the final quarter on a 15-7 run in the opening 4:55 to trail 42-40 with just over five minutes remaining.
  • Amherst would respond down the stretch and squash the Saints momentum as the Mammoths double-digit lead was re-established with a 9-1 surge that put Amherst ahead 51-41 with 1:30 remaining.
  • The Saints could only pull within seven in the final 90 seconds as the Mammoths head home at 6-0 following the 56-48 victory on Yosinoff Court.  

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

  • Mammoths senior Lauren Pelosi (Middlebury, Conn.) led the visitors with 14 points on 5-of-11 shooting in 27 minutes off the bench.
  • Senior Jade DuVal (Cleveland, Ohio) finished with 10 points and 21 rebounds for the only double-double of the night.
  • The Mammoths held a massive advantage on the glass, outrebounding the Saints 54-34 on the night, including 25-10 in offensive boards.
  • Saints first-year Yannie Chan (Hong Kong, China) matched the game-high with 14 points before fouling out.
  • Senior Riley Lahiff (North Attleboro, Mass.) finished with 13 points on 6-of-11 from the floor.

UP NEXT

  • The Saints are off for a week before returning to play on Tuesday, Dec. 7 for a non-conference game with Emerson College at 5:30 p.m.
  • The Mammoths travel to Wesleyan University on Friday, Dec. 3 for a 7:00 p.m. game with the Cardinals.