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POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (February 4, 2012) -- The Vassar College women's basketball team picked up its second-straight Liberty League victory with 63-53 win over Union College on Saturday afternoon at the Athletics and Fitness Center.

The Dutchwomen put together an 8-0 run to come within three points of the lead at 54-51with 2:26 remaining; but a clutch 3-pointer by junior Ali Higgins switched the momentum as Vassar finished 6-for-6 from the line to seal the 63-53 victory. Vassar led for most of the second half thanks to an early 11-1 run to push the lead to 40-31.

The Brewers (12-7, 6-4) are in fourth place in the Liberty League and host RPI on Tuesday, January 7, at 6:00 p.m. at the Athletics and Fitness Center. The Dutchwomen (9-11, 5-7) host William Smith on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m.

Vassar seemed in control at 54-43 with 5:49 to play, following an 8-0 run capped by a jumper by sophomore Hannah Senftleber. Union bounced back to 54-51 with an 8-0 run keyed by an old-fashioned three-point play by Carolyn Niedzwiecki.

In a competitive first half with four ties and six lead changes, Vassar took the largest lead of the half at 27-21 in the final minute with 3-pointers by senior Kristyn Tempora and freshman Michelle Foreman. Tempora connected on three 3-pointers for nine points in the half. Rachel Beaulac brought Union to 27-23 with a layup just before halftime.

Vassar held Union to 31.1 percent shooting from the floor while shooting 40 percent from the field. Although Union held a 22-12 points in the paint advantage, Vassar held a slight edge in rebounds 39-37.

The Brewers were led by sophomore Cydni Matsuoka with 16 points and senior Kristyn Tempora with 13 points. Sophomore Hannah Senftleber posted nine points and eight rebounds.

For Union, Brittney Kenney posted a 14-point, 10-rebound double-double.