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BABSON PARK, Mass. - The Babson College women's basketball team
jumped out to an early 11-0 lead and never looked back as the
Beavers defeated visiting Framingham State College, 65-43, in a
non-conference contest at Staake Gymnasium on Tuesday night. It
marked the 399th career victory for Babson head coach Judy
Blinstrub, whose team improved to 3-1 on the season, while
the Rams dropped to 2-4 with the loss.
Babson was once again powered by the dominating inside play of
first-years Nicole Wurdeman (Rowley, Mass.) and
Kathleen King (Framingham, Mass.), who combined
for 33 points and 27 rebounds in the victory. Wurdeman finished
with 16 points, a career-high 18 boards, and three blocked shots,
while King added a team-high 17 points to go with nine rebounds.
Sophomore Becky Bowman (Melrose, Mass.) chipped in
with 10 points and four assists for the Beavers, who recorded a
commanding 55-29 rebounding advantage in the contest.
Framingham State received a game-high 18 points from senior
co-captain Allie Hart (Somerset, Mass.), who hit 6-of-10 from
three-point range. Senior Kate Simonelli (Pittsfield, Mass.) added
nine points and six rebounds for the Rams, while junior co-captain
Toya Chester (Leominster, Mass.) contributed five points and six
boards.
The Beavers got off to a quick start, scoring the game's first 11
points en route to a 38-18 halftime advantage. King scored 13
points in the opening frame for Babson, while Wurdeman added 10
points - seven of which came during the game's opening 11-0 run.
Framingham State would get no closer than 18 in the second half as
the Beavers claimed the 65-43 win.
