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Molly McLaughlin scored nine points for the Thoroughbreds

Women's Basketball

Skidmore drops first Liberty Liberty League game

Box Score Canton, N.Y.-- St. Lawrence used a 29-4 second half run to secure a 67-52 Liberty League women's basketball win over Skidmore College, Tuesday night.

The Thoroughbreds drop to 2-1 in league play and 4-8 overall, while the Saints are 1-0 and 7-3.

Molly McLaughlin led Skidmore with nine points and four rebounds.

Kara McDuffee scored a game-high 19 points and eight rebounds for St. Lawrence, while Kelly Legg chipped in 16 points and eight rebounds. 

St. Lawrence used 7-of-9 shooting in the opening ten minutes to take an 18-7 lead.  After two pairs of free throws, the Saints entered a scoreless drought for over 6:00 minutes.  Meanwhile, Skidmore cut into the deficit, and a jumper by McLaughlin brought the Thoroughbreds to within three points (22-19) with 3:15 left in the first half.  Amanda Roberts ended the scoreless drought for the home team with a three-pointer at 2:59, and the Saints went on a 10-3 run to close the half, leading 32-22.  
 
In the second half, Skidmore battled back to within five points (34-29) in the opening minutes.  However, the Saints used a 29-4 run midway through the second stanza to build a 63-24 lead with 7:05 remaining.  The Thoroughbreds finished the game with an 18-4 run for the 67-52 final. 

Skidmore is at Union College on Friday.
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