BETHLEHEM, Pa. - Despite shooting only 25% from the field, Rowan College at Gloucester County pulled out a 57-55 victory over Northampton on Saturday afternoon at the Arthur L. Scott Center.

The Roadrunners finished 18 of 71 from the floor, including 2 of 15 from downtown, but converted 19 of 27 free throws to earn the important Region XIX victory,  "We just didn't make the plays we needed to make to win," exclaimed Head Coach Tara Belfield, "RCGC outrebounded us, we committed 23 turnovers and shot 7 of 20 from the foul line, so to have a chance at the end to tie the game, says alot about our defensive effort."

Taylor Turrentine (Bushkill, PA/East Stroudsburg North ) led Northampton with 22 points, while Deana McKeller (East Stroudsburg, PA/E. Stroudsburg South) had another double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.  

Northampton falls to 13-5 overall and 10-3 in Region XIX.

RCGC improves to 17-6 overall and 12-4 in in Region XIX.

The Spartans are off until February 9th when they travel to Rowan College at Burlington County for a 5pm showdown with the Division II Barons.