GARDEN CITY, N.Y. – In their first NE10 contest of the season, the Pace University women's basketball team was defeated at Adelphi University on Wednesday night, 57-52.

In a back and forth battle, the game fittingly went to the fourth quarter. Down six heading into the final frame, Adelphi started the fourth on an 8-2 run to tie the game at 44-44 with 8:09 left in regulation.

After Pace pulled ahead once again at 48-46 following a Jackie DelliSanti (Commack, NY/Commack) jumper, the Panthers would end the contest with an 11-4 stretch to pull away with the win.

Sophomore Lauren Schetter (Beacon, NY/Beacon High School) was Pace's leading scorer and rebounder on Wednesday, finishing the night with 15 points and eight rebounds. She also added team-highs with two steals and two blocks.

DelliSanti joined Schetter in double figures with 12 points, while also hauling in seven rebounds.  

Defensively, the Blue and Gold racked up eight steals and forced 19 turnovers on the night.

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The Setters will make their home debut this weekend when they host Concordia College on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.