The women's basketball team lost their third straight close game, dropping a 58-56 decision to UMaine-Augusta in the first round of the NHTI Tournament.  They have lost all three games this week by a combined total of 5 points.

Chelsea Johnson led all Dean scorers with 18 points, while Denisha Gardener added 14 points and 6 steals.  Fataya Larry was Dean's leading rebounder with 10.

They will face the loser of the NHTI-SUNY Delhi game on Sunday.