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Robinson Scores 13 in MCLA Women's Basketball Win
08:11PM / Saturday, February 13, 2016
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FITCHBURG, Mass. -- The MCLA women's basketball team broke open a close game at halftime by outscoring Fitchburg State 48-11 in the closing half en route to a  77-30 win over the Falcons.
 
Courtney McLaughlin scored 18 points to lead four players in double figures for MCLA (12-11, 4-7 MASCAC)  Courtney Pingelski came off the bench to score 16 points which included a four-for-seven showing beyond the arc. McKenzie Robinson added 13 points and L'Rae Brundige chipped in with 10 points.
 
MCLA led at halftime 29-19 as both teams struggled shooting and with turnovers. The Trailblazers defense clamped down as they would outscore the Falcons 23-8 in the third quarter to seize total control. The defensive pressure kept up in the fourth as MCLA allowed just three points over the final ten minutes of play.
 
The Falcons (0-23) committed 32 turnovers on the afternoon compared to just 14 for the Trailblazers.
 
MCLA will host a non league game on Tuesday night when they challenge Norwich at 5:30 p.m.
 
MEN'S BASKETBALL
FITCHBURG, Mass. -- The Fitchburg State men's basketball team outscored MCLA by 28 points in the second half to earn an 85-68 win on Saturday.
 
Josh Bosworth scored 18 points to lead Fitchburg (14-9, 7-3 MASCAC). Adam Conquest led MCLA (6-17, 2-9) with 13.
 
The Trailblazers begin the final week of the regular season on Tuesday when they host non league foe Pine Manor at 7:30 p.m.
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