In another hotly contested game, Middlesex clawed it's way to victory against a determined St. Mark's. In the first half, Ericka Ekhator '16 set the tone offensively with rebounds and easy buckets in the paint. Mimi Larrieux '18 and Peyton Madigan '17 made some great contributions coming off the bench. At the half, it was a four point game.
The intensity rose for both teams in the second half. St. Mark's tied it up but Middlesex forced several steals, caused by great defensive pressure, to regain the lead. Jenna Doherty '15 fueled the team with ferocious defense and made some key baskets to change the tone of the game.
In the final minute of play, Middlesex had a two point lead. St. Mark's fouled, which put Middlesex on the line. The game ended 44-41. A big congratulations to Ericka Ekhator '16, who had a career high of 18 points.