SCHENECTADY, N.Y. – The RIT women's basketball team fell on the road to Union, 64-57, in Liberty League action Tuesday evening. 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• RIT overcame an early deficit with a strong second quarter, outscoring the Garnet Charges 16-13 to head into the locker room tied, 29-29.
• Union responded with a decisive 21-12 third quarter, fueled by three-pointers from Grace Ardito and Kate Peek.
• The Tigers cut the deficit to three (60-57) on a Caroline Henderson three-pointer with 23 seconds left, but Union sealed the win at the free-throw line, making 4-of-6 free throws in the final moments.

 
GAME NOTES

• Henderson, a sophomore guard, led RIT with 12 points, including three triples, while graduate student guard Hannah Durand added 10 points and two three-pointers.
• Junior forward Faye Kaplinski recorded her third double-double of the season with 10 points and 10 rebounds, along with a blocked shot and a steal.
• Union's Peek led all scorers with a game-high 22 points.
• The Tigers held a 45-34 advantage on the boards, including 16 offensive rebounds.
• RIT slips to 7-6 overall and 4-2 in Liberty League play.

 
WHAT'S NEXT
RIT returns to action on Friday (Jan. 16) at home against Vassar. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:30 p.m.