RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Felician women's basketball was coming off a 2-0 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference week as they jumped right back into non-conference play and hosted Southern New Hampshire University Saturday afternoon. The Golden Falcons trailed by 18-points in the second half, however, the Penmen's 72% free-throw percentage allowed them to hand the hosts the 69-72 loss. 

Here's What Happened:

• In the opening quarter of the contest, the Golden Falcons featured a seven point advantage over the opposer, 18-11, on points by Mar Vidal (Tona, Spain), Deviney Jackson (Long Island City, N.Y.), Ane Valle (Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain) and Aisha Traore (Bronx, N.Y.). With the Penmen securing a final bucket in the first, they slashed their deficit to 4 and ultimately took the lead in the second on back-to-back treys, 18-19. 
• The opposers held all momentum throughout the second quarter when they locked down Felician for the 11-point lead, 18-29. The green-and-gold didn't record a point in the second until the seven-minute mark when Traore secured an easy two, 20-29. 
• With the Golden Falcons only being able to tally six points in the second, the Penmen ran away with a substantial lead 24-38 at the half way point. 
• The Penmen opened the second half of play the same way they ended the first; they ignited a 8-4 run to hold their largest lead of the afternoon of 18, 28-46, however, Sarah McSpadden (Melbourne, Australia) put the green-and-gold back into the contest a few plays later with a three and cut the deficit into single digits, 42-58. 
• A Felician comeback was in sight as they were able to close out the third trailing 51-56, as they boasted a 27 point third quarter compared to the visiting 18. In the final stanza, Felician found a rhythm and Traore put the Golden Falcons down by four with another layup and later on, Valle would put the lead in arms reach when she netted a pull up jumper for an and-one opportunity to trail by 2, 65-67. 
• The Golden Falcons come back was eventually ceased after the Valle three-point play and the Penmen netted their final pair of freebees for the 69-72 victory over Felician. 

Box Score Insights:

• Valle led the charge with 24-points and sive assists while Traore posted a double-double of 14-points and 13 rebounds, but also filled the stat sheet with three blocks and three steals. 
• Vidal, Jackson, and Katherine Ritchie (Mentone, Victoria, Australia) had eight points apiece and Ritchie had three steals. 
• The Golden Falcons shot 47% from the field while the Penmen shot 36% to aid in the attempted comeback by the hosts. 
• A large chunk of the Felician points came from inside the paint with 46, but also converted 20 points off 19 SNHU turnovers. 

The Golden Falcons drop to 2-6 overall and will be back in action next Tuesday when they travel to Lock Haven University for another non-conference contest at 4:00pm.