SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts - The American International College women's basketball team upset No. 23 Le Moyne on the road 72-42 on Saturday, February 9.

FAST FACTS:

Final Score: AIC 72, Le Moyne 42

Record: AIC improves to 13-11 overall and 8-8 in the NE10, while Le Moyne falls to 18-4 overall and 12-4 in NE10 action.

Location: Ted Grant Court - Syracuse, N.Y.

STAT LEADERS:

AIC

Points: Dana Watts (28)

Assists: Rashana Siders (9)

Rebounds: Dana Watts (12)

Le Moyne

Points: McKayla Roberts (18)

Assists: Erin Fouracre (3)

Rebounds: McKayla Roberts (6)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• The Dolphins won the tip and knocked down a three-pointer on their opening possession. Junior guard Rashana Siders responded with a layup to trail by just one, but Le Moyne converted on a pair of layups to make it 7-2.
• The Yellow Jackets closed the half on a 12-6 run, leading the Dolphins 14-13 after one.
• The second quarter was dominated by AIC. Senior forward Dana Watts began the quarter with a layup and a three-pointer. Senior forward Alyssa Guyon added on to the run by knocking down a jumper to extend AIC's lead to eight.
• The Yellow Jackets ended the quarter in a 14-0 run, shutting out Le Moyne in those 10 minutes. Watts and Guyon were responsible for all 14 points in the second quarter. At the break, AIC led 28-13.
• In the third quarter, the Dolphins opened up with a layup to cut the deficit to 13 points, but senior guard Dominique Boyd responded with a layup and Guyon buried back-to-back threes to extend their lead to 21 points.
• After three quarters, the Yellow Jackets led Le Moyne 51-27.
• Watts was electric to start the final quarter, sparking a quick 8-0 run in the opening minute, growing AIC's lead to 32.
• The Yellow Jackets lead was too much for the Dolphins to overcome. AIC defeated No. 23 Le Moyne convincingly, 72-42.

BUZZWORTHY:

• As a team, the Yellow Jackets shutout Le Moyne in the second quarter, the first shutout in known AIC history.
• Siders had a career high in assists with nine.
• Watts had a season high in points with 28.
• Today's win over No. 23 Le Moyne is AIC's first win over a nationally ranked opponent this season.

MILESTONE WATCH:

• Watts is second in career points with 2,067 points, behind only Juana Garcia with 2,189 points.
• Watts is also behind only Garcia in rebounds. Watts is currently at 1,109 career rebounds, while Garcia sits on the top with 1,223.
• Watts passed Garcia for the program's record for defensive rebounds with 735 defensive boards for their careers.
• Watts is currently third in AIC history for field goals made with 699, sitting behind Sharmion Selman (827) and Garcia (894).
• Watts is in sole possession of the free throws made record with 574 in 109 games. Hutchison is second on the list with 511 made free throws in 120 games.
• Guyon's 22 points improved her career total to 984, leaving her just 16 points from becoming the 22nd player in program history to reachquadruple digits.

NEXT UP:

• The Yellow Jackets will remain on the road as they take on Southern Connecticut on Tuesday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m.

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