BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — The Amherst College women's basketball team traveled to Bridgewater, Massachusetts, on Wednesday to take on the Bridgewater State University Bears. After a tightly contested first quarter, the Mammoths quickly asserted control in the second quarter and dominated the rest of the game, securing a 74–47 victory in their second matchup of the season.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS:

• The opening quarter featured steady back-and-forth play, with neither team creating separation.
• Tied 16–16 after the end of the first quarter, the Mammoths found their stride in the second quarter, outscoring the Bears and building a 37–23 lead heading into halftime.
• Amherst carried that momentum into the third quarter, extending the margin to 22 points (59–37) as a result of strong defensive pressure and efficient scoring.
• The Mammoths continued to control the pace in the fourth quarter and closed out the game with a commanding 27-point advantage.

BY THE NUMBERS:

• Four Mammoths had double-digit scoring nights: Annie McCarthy led the way with 17 points, followed by Chase Anderson with 16, Anna Tranum with 15, and Laura Mendell with 10.
• Amherst shot 47.4% from beyond the arc compared to Bridgewater State's 21.4%.
• The Mammoths finished the game with a 49–38 advantage in rebounds.

UP NEXT:

• The Mammoths return home to LeFrak Gymnasium to face Oswego State on Tuesday, November 25, at 2 p.m.