Lehman (5-5 overall) scored the first points of the game on a basket by freshman Shandelise Calcano, and never relinqueshed the lead. The Lightning held a 31-24 halftime lead, and played even throughout the second half with the Colonials.
Sophomore Monique Sampson played a remarkable game, pulling down a team high 15 rebounds for Lehman. Western Connecticut (6-2 overall) was led by the play of guard Jennifer Kancler and reserve Katie Moffo who both scored 12 points in the loss.
Both teams now enter finals week. Lehman will return to action on January 3, 2007 with a road contest at conference rival Hunter College, while the Colonials return to action on December 28, 2006 in the Lady of Magic Orlando Classic, in Orlando, Florida.