STANDISH, MAINE - Saint Joseph's College women's basketball improved to 4-6 with a 68-52 victory over visiting Thomas College. Junior captain Kaylin Regula (Windham, ME) led the Monks with 13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 steals and 3 assists. Senior Brittany Rauscher (Oakland, ME) chipped in with 11 points, 3 assists and 3 steals while first year Sasha Bowen (Boston, MA) contributed 9 points and 2 assists.

St. Joe's held a 40-26 lead at the half and the bench came alive, scoring 26 points including 7 points, 4 rebounds from first year Alysn Ludwig (Waldoboro, ME) and 8 points, 7 rebounds from sophomore Yoandree Pierre-Jacques (Providence, RI).

Thomas center Lea McNary (Marlborough, CT) led all scorers with a 20-point, 12-rebound performance while Kim Drosdik (Farmington, ME) had 10 points for the Terriers (4-5).

St. Joe's senior Danielle Somma (Gray, ME) had 6 points and 5 rebounds and first-year Mallory Clark (Ipswich, MA) chipped in with 4 points.

The Monks travel to Poultney, Vermont, to compete in the Green Mountain Tournament on 1/12.