Women’s Basketball Shows Resilience in Tough Matchup Against Northampton

Northampton, PA – The Bergen Community College Bulldogs faced off against the Northampton Community College Spartans in a spirited contest at the Spartan Center. Despite a valiant effort, Bergen fell to Northampton with a final score of 63-45.

The Bulldogs opened the game strong, matching Northampton point-for-point in the first quarter, which ended in an 11-11 tie. However, the home team gained momentum in the second quarter, outscoring Bergen 22-14 and maintaining their lead through the second half.

Key Performances:

• Jacqueline Caraballo led Bergen with a double-double, tallying 14 points and 10 rebounds while demonstrating tenacity on both ends of the court.
• Ashly Urquia contributed 13 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 steals, showcasing her defensive prowess.
• Ariana Garo added 10 points and 5 rebounds, providing consistency for the Bulldogs.

Bergen's defensive effort was highlighted by 15 total steals, with multiple players contributing to disrupt Northampton's offensive rhythm.

Northampton Highlights:
The Spartans were led by Layla Sweatte, who scored a game-high 25 points and added 9 rebounds. Raquel Costache was another standout, securing a double-double with 9 points and 11 rebounds.

Despite the outcome, Bergen Head Coach Sean Pekarsky expressed optimism:
"We played with heart and grit tonight. These games teach us valuable lessons, and I'm proud of the team's effort against a skilled opponent like Northampton. We'll continue to work hard and improve."

Bergen will look to rebound in their next game, scheduled for [insert date/time], as they aim to build on the lessons learned from this matchup.

Game Stats Summary:

• Field Goal Percentage: Bergen 27.1%, Northampton 40.7%
• Rebounds: Bergen 42, Northampton 40
• Steals: Bergen 15, Northampton 10