DARTMOUTH, MA (November 7, 2026) – The King's College women's basketball team opened its 2026-27 campaign on Saturday evening, falling to UMass Dartmouth 73-46 at the Tripp Athletic Center. The Monarchs begin the season 0-1, while the Corsairs improve to 1-0.
Claire Aufiero led the Monarchs with a double-double, recording a team-high 14 points and 10 rebounds while shooting a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Kasey Weimer followed with nine points and four rebounds, while Tiffany Pecorella and Lillian Crabbs each contributed six points. Elise Larson added five points, five rebounds and two assists.
UMass Dartmouth established an early advantage in the opening quarter, outscoring King's 22-14 through the first 10 minutes. The Monarchs continued to battle in the second quarter, adding 13 points behind their offensive efforts, but the Corsairs maintained their momentum with 19 points of their own to take a 41-27 lead into halftime.
Coming out of the break, King's looked to cut into the deficit, but UMass Dartmouth continued to control the pace. The Corsairs outscored the Monarchs 19-11 in the third quarter to extend their advantage to 60-38 entering the final period.
The Monarchs added eight points in the fourth quarter, but UMass Dartmouth closed out the contest with 13 points to secure the 73-46 victory.
King's finished the game with 44 rebounds, including 16 on the offensive glass, while converting 15 free throws. The Monarchs also recorded six steals, with Pecorella leading the team with two..
The Monarchs return to action on Sunday, November 8, when they face Suffolk University at noon in their second game of the weekend.
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