ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Fredonia State women's basketball team dropped a road contest, 83-55, at Nazareth on Tuesday. Sophomores Katie Pitcher and Lauren Mickley each had 16 points in the loss, while Pitcher added 12 rebounds, and Mickley a team-high three assists.

The Blue Devils started well, and held a 15-9 lead late in the first quarter. Naz scored the next 10 points to take the lead for good. 

Following a three pointer by Mickley at the mid-way mark of the second quarter, the Devils trailed by only four points, 26-22. By the half, the Golden Flyers would build a 10-point lead, 39-29.

Naz would take command in the third quarter, and double its lead for a 61-41 advantage. 

Rachel Benedict had 27 points and Lizzie Straub finished with 20 markers for the hosts, who improve to 6-1.

Naz had its biggest statistical advantage in rebounds, 51-33, and three-point baskets, 12-4.

The Devils (2-3) open up SUNYAC play Saturday at Buffalo State.