Rutherford NJ - Felician University Women's Basketball headed up the road to go up against Molloy University this afternoon. In a matchup that the Golden Falcons did their best to stay competitive in throughout the entire contest, they would ultimately fall 69-51 today. Here's what transpired during today's contest.

First Half - Felician started strong, answering Molloy's early basket with a layup by Ane Valle to tie the game at 2-2. Although Molloy jumped ahead 6-2, Felician stayed resilient. Valle remained aggressive, converting another layup at 7:24 to close the gap to 8-4. Deviney Jackson's hustle on the boards led to a key tip-in at 6:55, trimming the deficit to just two points at 8-6. Felician's defensive effort, led by Stephanie Formby, created key opportunities. Formby not only added a steal but also assisted on Valle's jumper at 6:38, tying the game at 8-8. Even as Molloy edged ahead late in the half, Felician continued to fight. Formby's tip-in at 1:03, followed by her free throw at 0:36, kept Felician within striking distance. The team's determination and grit sent them into halftime trailing 28-16 but with momentum and a clear plan to rally.

Second Half - Felician's determination shone early in the second half. Valle's layup at 8:47 set the tone, cutting Molloy's lead to 39-25. Katherine Ritchie followed with a strong layup at 8:00, reducing the gap to just 12 points. Felician's defense stepped up, forcing multiple Molloy turnovers and showing incredible effort on every possession. Led by stellar rebounding from players like Isabel Kyriakopoulos and Natalia Lucic, Felician stayed poised and focused. Lucic's three-pointer at 3:41 energized the team, narrowing the deficit to 14 points and keeping the game within reach. Madison Washington added another highlight with a confident layup at 4:25, showcasing Felician's never-quit attitude. While Molloy managed to hold on, Felician's spirited effort, tenacity on defense, and balanced contributions from the entire roster demonstrated their potential and ability to compete at a high level.

The Golden Falcons get to have a few days off but go back on the road to kick off their conference matchups this Tuesday at 5:30 PM against Caldwell University!