SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.— A strong second half carried #22 Williams College past Skidmore 69-52 in a non-league women's basketball contest, Tuesday night at the Williamson Center.
 
The Thoroughbreds fall to 4-3, while the Ephs remain unbeaten at 4-0.
 
Skidmore powered its way to a 32-27 lead at the half. The Thoroughbred bench outscored Williams 19-2 over the first 20 minutes. Kayla Mitchell scored eight off the bench to compliment eight points from starter Kelly O'Donnell. 
 
The Ephs regrouped at the break, holding Skidmore to just one field goal and four points in the third quarter to open a 46-36 lead.  A Caroline Niland field goal got the Thoroughbreds to within seven, 48-41, with 8:39 to play, but Williams was able to extend the lead to the final 17-point margin.  The Ephs scored 25 second half points off turnovers.
 
Donnelly finished with 10 points and nine rebounds. Amber Holgate scored 10 points, and Bell ended the game with nine.
 
Devon Caveney led four Ephs in double figures with 19 points. Amanni Fernandez had 16 points and five assists, while Katie Litman scored 11 points to go along with 10 rebounds and four blocks. Oge Uwanaka had 10 points and 11 rebounds.
 
Skidmore will close out the semester at home on Dec. 5 against Middlebury at 2 p.m.

COACH BENNETT: Tonight we played a solid a sound and aggressive team and played them pretty good for three quarters. In the third quarter we did not match their energy and intensity and it showed.

We saw some good things from both of our point guards tonight with some good outside scoring and their savvy ness in getting to the rim against good defenders an a good defense. Our interior play improved again tonight and progress and growth is all we ask for from all of our players.

We have tomorrow off and end the semester on Saturday against a put together team in Middlebury at home.