Late Rally by Cougars Upends Women's Basketball; Spratt Hits 1,000 Points

PHILADELPHIA – Thomas Jefferson University women's basketball (17-10, 11-8) fought back and forth with Caldwell University (20-7, 13-6) but ultimately fell 48-45 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) action. During the game, Emily Spratt reached 1,000 career points during the contest. 

WHAT HAPPENED 

• Both teams had their defense show in the contest, with both teams accumulating less than 30 shooting percentage on the day 

• After a tied 12-12 first half, the Rams outscored the Cougars 16-13 to own a three point lead at the break 

• Caldwell kept up with Jefferson and had the game tied at 42-42 with six minutes left in the game. A layup and going 1-2 at the free throw line made it a three-point lead for the Rams 

• The Cougars took over with a three pointer and hit both free throws to be up by three points with two seconds on the clock. A last ditch three failed for Jefferson, having them fall to Caldwell 48-45 

• Emily Spratt and Gabby Recinto put up 12 points apiece 

• Lucy Coogan led all scorers with 17 points for the Cougars 

TEAM STATS 
FG: 18-of-64 (28.1%) 
3PT: 2-of-10 (20.0%) 
FT: 7-of-10 (70.0%) 

1,000 POINTS 
At the 4:21 mark, Spratt hit a jump shot to put her at 12 points. This pushed her to 1,000 points in her career. She becomes the 41st Ram to achieve this feat and sixth player to hit this milestone in the last four years. 

UP NEXT 
Jefferson currently sits at fifth in the CACC standing and look to make one final push for a home playoff game as the Rams have their final regular season contest on Wednesday, February 25 as they take on cross town rival Chestnut Hill College at 6 p.m.