Wellesley Falls To Springfield, 48-44

WELLESLEY, MA - Kelly Thompson scored a game-high 13 points and Springfield erased a three-point halftime deficit as it defeated Wellesley, 48-44, in a NEWMAC contest Saturday afternoon.

Wellesley (8-5 overall, 1-1 NEWMAC) received 10 points each from first-year Kristin Doeberl and junior Kelly Grover. Springfield trailed 25-22 at the half, but outscored Wellesley 26-19 in the second.

Wellesley travels to MIT Tuesday for a 7 p.m. contest with the Engineers.