Women's Basketball Comeback Push Falls Just Short At Springfield, 61-56

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — The Endicott Women's Basketball team made a late comeback attempt at Springfield on Tuesday night, but ultimately fell at the hands of the Pride, 61-56.

Springfield jumped out to an early 17-6 lead after the first quarter, and stretched that out to a 35-20 lead going into halftime.

However, Endicott came out aggressive in the second half, as it went on a 31-15 run after the break to eventually take its first lead of the game with just 4:02 remaining in the fourth.

The Pride regained the lead and didn't look back, as it closed out the game on an 11-5 scoring run to seal the deal.

Sarah Dempsey (Windham, N.H.) led the Gulls' efforts, posting 27 points on 12-25 shooting to go along with seven rebounds (four offensive). Dempsey singlehandedly scored 18 of Endicott's 20 first-half points.

Katelyn Konareski (Milford, Conn.) provided a major boost off the bench, as she accrued 19 points on 6-8 shooting (5-5 3PM), two rebounds, and a steal in her 17 minutes of play. 

In terms of playmaking, Emma Shinney (Wakefield, Mass.) delivered for the Gulls, as she dished out seven assists in addition to her eight points scored on the evening.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Konareski and Dempsey accounted for 46 of Endicott's 56 points on the night.
• Konareski outscored the entirety of Springfield's bench, 19-9.
• Dempsey's 27 point performance is her highest scoring outing since February 2, 2022 (37 against WNE), and the third-highest of her career.
• Shinney's 40 minutes played, eight points, seven assists, and two steals are all career-highs.
• Libby Fleming (Bangor, Maine) supplied six rebounds, four assists, and two steals in 39 minutes of play.

WHAT'S NEXT

Endicott (0-2) hosts Wheaton in MacDonald Gymnasium on Saturday, 11/18 at 4 PM. Springfield (2-1) takes part in the Middlebury Invitational, which begins on Friday, 11/17 at 7 PM against St. Lawrence. 

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(Photo Credit - Charlie Jefarian '27)