BOX SCORE

The Utica College women's basketball team lost Tuesday night, 73-56, to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in a non-conference game at Clark Athletic Center. Senior Jessica Berry (Rome, NY/Rome Free Academy) led UC with 21 points, eight rebounds, and five steals.

The Pioneers fall to 4-3 overall, while the Engineers improve to 3-3 on the season.

Utica trailed at halftime by a mere four points, 37-33, however could not make up ground in the second half, shooting 32.1% from the floor. RPI came out in the second half shooting 55.6% on 15-of-27 and made all of its free throws.

Sophomore Meghan Fiore (Epping, NH/Epping) added 12 points on 6-of-9 shooting.

Senior guard Devon Croll (Vernon, NY/Vernon Verona Sherrill) tallied 11 points, five assist, three steals, and three rebounds for UC.

Overall Statistics: FG% Utica 40.4 RPI 50.8 FT Utica 6-for-8 RPI 8-for-8 3pt% Utica 23.5 RPI 42.9

The Pioneers return to the hardwood Friday as they open up conference play against Stevens. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Clark Athletic Center. The Ducks are currently 5-1 overall this season.