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ELMIRA, N.Y. – Senior Veronica Peck scored a season-high 19 points (7-for-12), while four other Golden Flyers scored in double figures, giving Nazareth a 73-53 road victory over Elmira College on Saturday night.

Nazareth's second conference win in as many days moves them to 9-3 overall and 2-1 in conference play.  Elmira on the other hand, falls to 2-9 overall and 0-3 in Empire 8 play.

Trailing by two points in the first quarter, Nazareth went on a 10-0 run to open up an 18-10 lead.  Sam Sorge and Julia Brew each knocked down 3-pointers during the run.

The visitors built their lead to 15 several times in the second quarter.  Lindsey Kelly converted a layup at the 7:35 mark to give Nazareth a 29-14 advantage.

Elmira managed to cut the lead to 37-27 at the break.

The Soaring Eagles were able to shave the deficit to single digits early in the third quarter.  Nazareth, however, opened up a 20-point lead at 52-32 with five minutes remaining. 

The home team built some momentum late in the quarter, but a Kelly Broderick 3-pointer in the closing seconds kept the lead at 60-45.

In the final quarter, Nazareth outscored the opposition 13-8 to seal the win.

Kelly attempted just six shots in the game, finishing with 12 points and six boards. 

Three Nazareth players finished with 10 points – Sorge, Colby McCartney and Samantha Peebles.  Sorge also collected a game-high nine rebounds.

Nazareth begins a three-game home stand on Tuesday when it will host Houghton College at 8 p.m.  Come out to see the unveiling of the new Golden Flyer mascot!