Lafayette Uses Strong First Half to Defeat Saint Francis (PA)

LORETTO, Pa. (Interstat) — The Lafayette women’s basketball team earned a 69-55 victory over Saint Francis (Pa.) on Sunday at DeGol Arena. The Leopards built a commanding 37-18 halftime lead, powered by a 21-point second quarter, and withstood a third-quarter push from the Red Flash to secure the win. Sauda Ntaconayigize led all scorers with 18 points for Lafayette, which improved to 2-3. Saint Francis (Pa.), which fell to 0-4, was led by 15 points and 10 rebounds from Shelby Ricks.