For the first time in almost a month, the Lady Mustangs were back on the court to take on John Abbott College. CM jumped out to an early lead with the defensive pressure, but the Islanders fought back. After a few lead changes, the Lady Mustangs held a 35-27 lead.
The Islanders started the second half on a tear, regaining the lead with 12 minutes go in the game. With Susie French (Portsmouth, NH) and Gabby Foy (Wilton, ME) on the bench in foul trouble, the Mustangs bench was able to hold the John Abbott lead at just 4. French and Foy reentered the game with 5-minutes to go and ignited the CM offense.
Jasmine Ramos (Kissimmee, FL) played huge minutes off the bench for the Lady Mustangs, and Laura Soohey (Bremen, ME) dominated the paint. French finished with a game-high 28 points to go along with 13 rebounds and 5 steals. Soohey finished the game with 20 points and 7 rebounds. Foy, hit two 3's, and finished with 12 points.
Alicia Joseph led the Islanders with 20 points.
The Lady Mustangs out-rebounded John Abbott, 41-34, and forced 36 turnovers. With the win, CM improves to 14-1 on the season.