The first half was tightly played by both sides with the biggest lead being four points in the first 18 minutes. Westfield, who trailed 19-16, ended the half with a 10-0 run to lead 26-19 at the break. The Owls maintained their edge throughout the second half and led as much as 13 midway through the frame.

Westfield held a 19-7 advantage in bench points with 15 of those coming from sophomore Courtney DelRatez (Adams, Mass.). She knocked down five out of seven shots from three point range in 13 minutes. Senior Ashley Finnegan (Worcester, Mass.) had a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. Senior Cassy Jouannet (Conway, Mass.) contributed eight points and 10 boards.

 Suffolk was led by a game-high 17 points from freshman Jennifer Ruys (Wallingford, Conn.). Ruys hit nine of 10 free throw attempts. Sophomore Lindsey Rogers (Gloucester, Mass.) tallied six points, a team best nine rebounds, and three assists.

(Story courtest of Colby-Sawyer Sports Information)