FARMINGDALE, N.Y. - The Purchase College women's basketball team lost a hard-fought matchup at Farmingdale State College Saturday by the score 72-45. 

With the result, the Panthers are now 1-14 overall and 1-11 in the Skyline Conference. Meanwhile, the Rams advanced to 6-10 and 4-7, respectively.  

To open, the teams kept pace through the first six minutes to an 8-8 tied score, before the hosts took control and led 17-12 after the first period.

The Rams steadily increased their score throughout the second to lead at halftime, 37-24.

Following the break, Farmingdale caught fire in the third, establishing a lead that proved too difficult to overcome. After 30 minutes of play, Purchase trailed 59-26.

Despite the margin, the Blue and Orange enjoyed a breakout fourth quarter, outscoring the hosts 19-13. However, the guests ultimately fell 72-45.

On the day, Purchase struggled shooting the ball, going 28.6% overall and 21.4% on 3-pointers. At the free-throw line, the Panthers showcased prowess with a solid 77.8%. 

For Farmingdale, they finished with totals of 38.4%, 25%, and 69.2%, respectively.  

Individually, Charlee Neb (SO/ Longmont, CO) emerged as the standout performer with a team-high 16 points, eight rebounds and two steals. She contributed three successful 3-pointers.

Kaylena Phagnasay (FY/Fresno, CA) added 11 points along with four rebounds and two steals. Meanwhile, Jessica McHugh (FY/Ellenville, NY) contributed nine points, showcasing her defensive skills with four rebounds and three steals in the effort.

Up next, Purchase is on the road for another Skyline matchup, this time at Manhattanville College on January 24th at 6:00 p.m.

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