The Green Mountain College Eagles women's basketball team turned a half -time deficit into a decisive victory Saturday afternoon, (77-72) against the visiting Terriers of Thomas College.  GMC limited Thomas to 34.1% shooting from the field in the second half while racking up 41 points to claim victory.

Molly Hopper (Gouvernor, NY) led all scorers with a career-high 26 points (11 in the second half) to pace the Eagles to their 3^rd conference win on the season (3-4) and 9^th overall (9-8). 

GMC increased their defensive pressure in the second half allowing Thomas only 10 points in the opening 9:30 while dropping 18 to take a 7 point lead.  Despite drawing level in the final 4 minutes, the Terriers could not find their touch shooting and GMC finished the game off on a 13 to 8 run.  Junior Emma Buckley (Lakeville, CT) dominated in the paint grabbing 20 rebounds while contributing 23 points and swatting 4 shots. 

The Terriers' Mallorie Blakney (Farifield, ME) scored a team-high 20 points on 7 for 16 shooting in the loss while teammates Cortney Barret (Monmouth, ME) pulled down 10 boards. 

GMC senior Brittany Holden (Schenectady, NY) added 13 points, dished out 9 assists, and recorded 3 steals on the night.

The Eagles return to action Tuesday night when they travel to NAC and in-state rival Lyndon State.  Tip-off is set for 8pm.