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ROCHESTER, NY -- The RIT women's basketball was defeated by No. 8 University of Rochester 79-40 in non-conference action on Tuesday evening from the Palestra. The loss drops the Tigers to 3-7 on the season, while Rochester improves to 9-1 on the season.

RIT shot just 29.1% from the floor on 16-of-55 shooting. The Tigers were 4-of-19 from behind the arc, and committed 24 turnovers. The Yellowjackets held a 61-32 rebounding edge.

The Tigers fell behind 6-0 early in the first half, and trailed by 11 early on. RIT pulled back to within six points on a three-pointer by sophomore #Leslie Havens (Wayland, NY/Wayland-Cohocton)#, but the Yellowjackets closed out the first half on a 31-8 run to lead 52-22 at the break.

Freshman #Mallory Apperson (Bemus Point, NY/Maple Grove)# led RIT with a career-high 12 points. She was 6-of-13 from the floor and grabbed three rebounds.

Havens finished with nine points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal, and #Courtney Tennant (Cortland, NY/Cortland)# added seven points and six rebounds.

RIT returns to action on Friday, January 7 when they host Stevens. Tip-off is at 6 pm at Clark Gymnasium.