Women’s Basketball Falls to Clark in Non-Conference Action

FITCHBURG, MA: The Fitchburg State women's basketball team was defeated by the Cougars of Clark University this evening in non-conference action, 79-37.

THE BASICS:

- Date: 11/12/25

- Score: Clark 79, Fitchburg 37

- Records: Clark (3-0), Fitchburg (1-1)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

-  After a closely contested first quarter that saw the Cougars only hold a two-point lead 15-13, they quickly settled into a rhythm on both sides of the ball by outscoring the Falcons in the remaining three quarters, and holding Fitchburg to just eight points per quarter. Clark had a big 30-8 third quarter that propelled them ahead significantly in the second half.

- Clark was paced by Atiya Watson, who had a game-high 17 points. Catherine Antwi was just behind her with 16 points, while coming off the bench. She also topped the team with five steals.

- The Falcons only had one scorer in double digits. Shanell Smith-Akpan (West Warwick, RI) had a team-high 11 points along with eight rebounds.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

-  Shooting: Clark 41.9% (31-74), Fitchburg 29.5% (13-44)

-  Three Point Shooting: Clark 29.2% (7-24), Fitchburg 15% (3-20)

-  Free Throws: Fitchburg 80% (8-10), Clark 71.4% (10-14)

UP NEXT:

- Fitchburg State women's basketball will be back in action Saturday when they travel to Elms College for a 2 PM non-conference contest.

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