RPI Edges WPI 55-54
RPI 55, WPI 54
Worcester, MA --- Sophomore Whitney Coleman
(Etiwanda, CA) made the second of two free throws with one second
remaining in regulation to put Rensselaer ahead and the Red Hawks
defeated WPI, 55-54. The win is the first of the season for RPI,
which is now 1-3, while the Engineers fall to 3-3.
Rensselaer made 50% (15 of 30) of its first half shots while
holding WPI to 36.7% (11 for 30) to build a 34-29 lead at the
break. RPI's defense held true in the second half, holding the
Engineers to just 33.3% (8 for 24) shooting in the second half on
its way to victory.
Sophomore Elizabeth Barker (Springfield, MA was
the catalyst for the Red Hawks, scoring 13 points on 6 of 8
shooting with a game-best 11 rebounds (5 offensive) and two blocked
shots. Senior Kristi Baranowski (Liverpool, NY)
scored a team-high 15 points with five rebounds, including three
offensive. Coleman had seven points, five rebounds (2 off.), and
two assists.
Senior forward Meghan Pajonas (Bristol, CT) led
WPI with game-highs of 18 points and 11 rebounds (5 off). Freshman
guard Kaileen Selen (Worcester, MA) added 16
points off the bench.
Rensselaer returns to action on Tuesday night against city-rival
Russell Sage (6pm) at Robison Gym. The Engineers travel to Brandeis
on Wednesday for a 7pm tip-off.