BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Northampton women's basketball overcame a 14-point 2nd quarter deficit to defeat Central Penn College, 75-64, on Tuesday evening at the Arthur L. Scott Center.

Tied at 54 entering the 4th quarter, the Spartans outscored the Knights 21-10 in the final stanza.  Northampton limited Central Penn to just 3 of 13 from the field in the final 10 minutes to pull away for the victory. 

Bryanna Rivera (Reading, PA/Greenfield (MA)) led the Spartans with 23 points, including a 4 for 4 effort from distance.  Deovion Yates (Harrisburg, PA/Central Dauphin East) added 13, Anajah Hines (Plainfield, NJ/Corinth Holders (NC)) 11, Alayna Day (Reading, PA/Muhlenberg) 10 and Briona McClain (Tobyhanna, PA/Pocono Mt. West ) 10 as Northampton put five players in double figures. 

"I'm very proud of the girls for fighting their way back into the game tonight," remarked Head Coach Terrence Bomar, "we definitely got off to a slow start, but the team stay focused and earned a good win."

Briona McClain (Tobyhanna, PA/Pocono Mt. West ) grabbed 19 rebounds to give her 531 for her career, breaking the record of 528 held by Halie Cintron (2010-12).

Anajah Hines (Plainfield, NJ/Corinth Holders (NC)) added 13 rebounds as the Spartans controlled the boards 48-39. 

The win moves Northampton to 13-5 overall, while Central Penn falls to 5-8.

The Spartans return home on Thursday to host 3rd  ranked RCSJ-Gloucester at 5pm.