FARMINGTON, Maine – After falling to Norwich University on Friday evening, the University of Maine at Farmington women's basketball team bounced back in a big way, defeating the University of Maine at Augusta 65-51 on day two of the UMF Tip-Off Classic.

The Records:

The Beavers entered the game with a 1-1 record for the season. The Moose dropped to 4-2 after this afternoon's loss.

How It Happened:

The Moose came out strong in the first quarter, fueled by the aggressive play of Alisyn Alley. Alley scored 10 of the Moose's 13 first-quarter points, shooting 3-for-8 from the field and knocking down all three of her free throws.

After a three-pointer by Molly Hay helped the Moose regain a 20-19 lead midway through the second quarter, the Beavers answered with a quick 7-0 run to open up a six-point advantage with 4:51 left in the half. Ruby McMinis (Wells, Maine) scored five of the seven points, including a big three-pointer off a dime from first-year point guard Makayla Emerson (Bradley, Maine).

Sophomore forward Jessica Dow (Saco, Maine) was a force on the defensive end during the first half, recording three steals, a block, and nine rebounds. Dow's efforts helped the Beavers take a 33-27 lead into halftime.

Sophomore Melissa Mayo (Bridgton, Maine) opened the third quarter with an 8-0 run of her own, hitting two three-pointers and adding a fastbreak layup to give Farmington a 40-27 lead.

The Moose responded to Mayo's spurt with a 7-0 run of their own to trim the Beavers' lead to just six. However, Farmington closed out the quarter on a 10-2 run, with six of those points coming from Dow, and extended their lead to 50-36 entering the final period.

The Beavers maintained their double-digit lead throughout the fourth quarter, securing their second victory of the season.

Stats of the Game:

Farmington shot 33.8% (23-68) from the field, 20% (5-25) from beyond the arc, and 77.8% (14-18) from the free-throw line. The Beavers' defensive pressure was a key factor in the game, as they held the Moose to just 28.8% (17-59) shooting from the floor. Farmington also forced 19 turnovers, which led to 21 points off turnovers.

Leaders - Farmington:

• Dow posted her first double-double of the season, finishing with 13 points, 10 rebounds, four steals, and an assist.
• Mayo and Grace Dwyer (Manchester, Maine) each contributed 12 points. Mayo added eight rebounds, while Dwyer shot efficiently, going 3-for-4 from the floor, 2-for-2 from beyond the arc, and 4-for-4 from the free-throw line.
• First-year Jazmine Pingree (Jay, Maine) added nine points off the bench.

Leaders - Augusta:

• Alisyn Alley led the Moose with 19 points, shooting 6-for-14 from the floor. She also grabbed five rebounds and blocked three shots.
• Sage Fortin added 14 points, hitting four three-pointers, and also contributed six rebounds and four assists.

Up Next:

The Beavers will return to action on Wednesday evening when they host the University of Southern Maine. Tip-off is set for 5:00 p.m.