Annandale-On-Hudson, NY
(Feb. 13, 2018) – Trailing by six at halftime, Purchase came out firing in the final quarter against Bard College Monday night before falling short, 63-54.
The non-conference matchup marked the first win for the host Raptors (1-22).
Bard's attacked was paced by the trip of Elena LeFevre (21), and Erin Kennedy (11) and Caleigh DeCarprio (10).
The Raptors shot 32.4 percent while holding Purchase (9-14) to 27.4 percent.
Panther senior guard
Kayla Ortiz (Brooklyn, NY) led the Panthers with 23 points and three steals.
Nyasia Harris (JR/South Fallsburgh, NY) and
Amber Jones (JR/Bronx, NY) chipped in with 13 points apiece. Harris highlighted the defensive effort with 17 rebounds.
The Panthers look to get back in the win column with tonight's Skyline contest against Sarah Lawrence College. The Senior Night game and celebration is slated for 8 p.m.