Box Score Amherst, MA - Amely Del Rosario paced the Lightning with 21 points but it wasn't enough as Lehman (10-8) fell to # 2 Amherst (18-0) 85-45 in Amherst, MA. 

Lehman kept it close in the early going.  The Lightning were down 13-9 with three minutes to play in the opening quarter before Amherst went on an 11-2 run to end the quarter.  Lehman was able to cut the lead to ten in the second but the Lord Jeffs rallied again and took a 39-24 lead into the locker room at halftime.  It was all Amherst in the third quarter as they outscored Lehman 26-11 to double their advantage.  Amherst continued strong in the final period out scoring Lehman 20-10.   

The Lightning struggled from the field as Lehman only converted 16 of 62 attempts (26%).  Meanwhile the Lord Jeffs hit 34 of 79 attempts (43%).  The Lightning were also dominated on the boards as Amherst held a 62-35 advantage. 

Emma McCarthy led Amherst with 16 points and 13 rebounds.  While three other players, Ali Doswell, Madeline Eck and Jackie Nagle all tallied 14 apiece. 

The loss snapped a seven game winning streak.  Lehman hopes to resume their winning ways as they start a five game home stand, their longest of the season, beginning on Wednesday night against York College.  Tip-off is slated for 7:00 pm.