BETHLEHEM, Pa.-  The Northampton Women's Basketball team opened the second semester with an impressive 77-54 victory over Ocean County College on Thursday evening in the Arthur L. Scott Center. 

Ashley Robinson (East Stroudsburg, PA/East Stroudsburg South) scored 19 points to lead five Spartans in double figures. Montana Cassaro (Bangor, PA/Bangor) (13), Briana Petersen (East Stroudsburg, PA/East Stroudsburg North) (11), Kelsey Miller (Phillipsburg, NJ/Phillipsburg (NJ)) (11), and Jade Biviano (Catasauqua, PA/Catasauqua ) (10) joined Robinson as the Spartans shot 28 of 69 from the floor, including 8 3-pointers. 

The third quarter proved to be the turning point, as the Spartans outscored the Vikings 28 to 11 to take a 63-35 lead entering the fourth quarter. 

"I thought our defensive intensity was the key tonight," commented Head Coach Alyssa Bonenberger, "the team did a good job with pressuring the ball and eliminating transition baskets." 

Montana Cassaro (Bangor, PA/Bangor) lead the Spartans with 9 rebounds and Nicole Robinson (Bangor, PA/Bangor ) handed out a game-high 11 assists. 

The victory moves Northampton to 3-9 overall and 2-5 in the Region. 

Ocean falls to 0-14 overall and 0-11 in Region XIX. 

Northampton returns to the hardwood on Tuesday the 22nd when they host Luzerne County Community College at 5pm.