ASTON, Pa. – The Neumann University women's basketball team fell to Albright College, 86-64, on Tuesday evening as it wrapped up the 2014 portion of the schedule.

Lauren Legler made her Knights debut and scored 16 points. JoHanna Metzger and Jessica Schlesman each added 14 points.

Schlesman hit two three-pointers as the Knights jumped out to an early 8-2 lead. The Lions then connected on some baskets to tie the game at 10 six minutes into the game. Albright went on a 10-4 run for a 20-14 lead and continued to build on it lead. The Lions held a 14 point advantage, 40-26, at the half.

Neumann opened the second half on a 9-2 run get within 10, 42-35. Albright answered with six consecutive points to extend its lead. The Lions continued to build their lead throughout the second half en route to the 86-64.

The Neumann University Athletic Department and the "Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development" ® joined together in support of The Cure Starts Now Foundation.   This foundation was started through the inspirational journey of Lauren Hill, a freshman basketball player at Mount St. Joseph's. Hill has been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and put a goal together to raise $1 million dollars for research of children with brain cancer by the end of 2014.

As of today, Hill accomplished her goal with support throughout the country. Neumann Athletics and the Institute joined Hill in this effort by making a donation for each made lay-up in tonight's game. To learn more or to show your support, visit www.layup4lauren.org.

Neumann (3-6) opens 2015 at the Gettysburg Tournament. The Knights will face Wilkes on January 4 beginning at 4:00 PM.