LYNN, Mass. -- Simmons freshman Jen Janiak (Chelmsford, Mass.) scored a career high 16 points to lead the Sharks to their second win of the season Monday evening, defeating Fisher College, 80-44 at the Fectau-Leary Gym.
The Sharks (2-7-0) lead by as many as eight in the first half off strong play from Nicole Alberghini (Northborough, Mass.) and Liz O'Connor (Milton, Mass.). The Falcons took a one point lead late in the first half 20-19 but the Sharks rebounded to end the half up 39-22.
Simmons maintained their lead for the remainder of the game as Alberghini and O'Connor each posted a double-double. Junior Leah Davis (Cranston, R.I.) came off the bench to score 11 points, while Gracie Rolfe (Newton, Mass.) and Georgia Kostopoulos (Cambridge, Mass.) add eight apiece.
The Sharks return to action Tuesday evening when they host Wesleyan University at 7:00 p.m.