Troy, NY - Though three players reached double figures for the Clarkson University Women's Basketball team, the Golden Knights dropped a 62-42 decision to Rensselaer in an Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association (UCAA) match up Saturday afternoon.

The Golden Knights have dropped four straight UCAA contests and are now 7-13 overall and 2-7 in the league. RPI improved to 14-4 overall and 7-2 in the conference.

Senior guard Bridget Sweeney (Corning, NY) scored a team-high 11 points and grabbed six rebounds to lead the Golden Knights while freshman Sarah Wesner (Sidney, NY) recorded a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Junior Linda Fernandez (Kennebunkport, ME) added 10 points and five rebounds and freshman Mickala Henson (Waverly, NY) scored eight points.

Jacqueline Ferrari led the Red Hawks with 17 points and 12 rebounds. Kaitlyn Saunders matched Ferrari with her game-high 17 points. Caitlin Vestal added 16 points and nine rebounds.

The Golden Knights will finish the regular season with five straight home games starting at 6 pm Tuesday when they host St. Lawrence University.