Word: mainelli
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Dates: during 1981-1981
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...Minutemen slowly chipped away at the Harvard lead. Midway through the half, the Crimson margin was cut to seven, 40-33. Freshman Lisa Leithasuer popped for four points, and classmate Andrea Mainelli and Frenessa Hall added two each, but the Minutemen continued to pick up ground, closing the gap to 48-43 with three minutes remaining...
Then the Crimson stiffened, twice forcing turnovers without allowing the Minutemen to take a shot. But the Crimson missed after the first turnover, and Mainelli was intentionally fouled with 24 seconds left after the second. After she missed the free throw, UMass grabbed the rebound and came down court for one last chance, desperation rush...
...scramble for a rebound with one second on the clock, Mainelli fouled Jones. Stepping to the line, Jones, a freshman, confidently netted the two free throws that put Harvard away...
Even though the Crimson picked up their game and steadiness throughout the second half, "a couple of opportunities arose and we didn't take advantage of them," coach Carole Kleinfelder said. "I was really impressed with Andrea Mainelli's poise for a freshman." Kleinfelder added. Mainelli sunk four baskets on seven attempts...
Besides Horne and Hall, look for centers Rose Guarino and Janet Judge to see a lot of playing time, and expect different combinations of Ann Scannell, Kate Martin and Andrea Mainelli to compose the back court in tonight's game...