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Troy, N.Y. – Junior Sarah Wetmore (Sudbury, MA/Lincoln Sudbury Regional) netted a game-high 23 points to lead the Rensselaer women's basketball team to a come-from-behind,  55-52, victory over Union, at East Campus Arena. With the win, the Engineers improve to 10-12 overall and 6-5 in the Liberty League, while the Dutchwomen fall to 13-7 and 8-4 in the league.

Wetmore hit 7 of 15 shots from the field and 9 of 11 free throws, while recording six rebounds, two assists and two blocked shots. Senior Linda Larsen (Kobenhavn V., Denmark/Himmelev) added nine points, two assists and a game-best eight steals, while juniors Hillary McKinley (Quinebaug, CT/Tourtellotte Memorial) and Nicole Monroe (Syracuse, NY/West Genesee) each had eight points.

Union jumped to an early lead as a three-pointer by Union's Shayla Madden (Colonie, NY/Colonie Central) gave the visitors an 18-6 advantage midway (10:26) through the first half. Wetmore then led the Engineers back to within two (24-22) thanks to a jump shot a pair of free throws.

A lay-up by Leah Pepe (Amsterdam, NY/Amsterdam) put the Dutchwomen up 28-22 at the break.

Rensselaer took its first lead of the game with 10:39 to play in the second after McKinley buried two from the line. After the Dutch came back to tie it at 42-all, RPI junior Laura Easterling (Ventura, CA/Ventura) drilled a step-back three-pointer to put the hosts back on top (45-42).

Larsen gave the Engineers their largest lead of seven points (54-47) with 1:37 to play, and RPI was able to hold on, as a last second three-point attempt by Madden caromed off the back rim and out.

The Engineers return to action on Tuesday, when they host travel partner Vassar at East Campus Arena (6pm).