AUBURN, Maine—The Southern Maine Community College (SMCC) women's basketball team fell short to #1 Central Maine Community College (CMCC) 57-50 in the Yankee Small College Conference (YSCC) championship game on Saturday, Feb. 26.

In a game that featured eight lead changes and five ties, the SeaWolves trailed by four points at the break but went ahead 32-30 late in the third on a three-pointer by sophomore captain Ashleigh Mathisen (Portland, Maine). The Mustangs responded on a 12-0 run spanning the third and fourth quarters to create the separation they would ride to the end.

Mathisen netted 13 points and dished four assists. First-year Hannah Richards (Bradley, Maine) and sophomore captain Tara Flanders (Windham, Maine) combined for 20 points.

CMCC's Eliza Brault led the way with 14 points and Kali Thompson secured 15 rebounds.

The post-game awards ceremony featured Mathisen as the tournament's Outstanding Offensive Player.

The SeaWolves earn an at-large bid to the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) Div. 2 National Tournament in Richmond, Va. SMCC will compete as the #6 seed and match up with #3 University of Cincinnati Clermont on Tuesday, Mar. 8 at 10:00 p.m.

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