Box Score

WEST HAVEN, Conn.  – The Southern Connecticut State University women's basketball squad essentially led from start to finish for its fifth straight win tonight, a 71-46 triumph over the University of New Haven.

RECORDS: So. Connecticut (5-2, 3-0 NE10) | UNH (3-3, 1-2 NE10)
1^ST Quarter Score: SCSU 22, UNH 11
2^ND Quarter Score: SCSU 41, UNH 25
3^RD Quarter Score: SCSU 54, UNH 36
 
Key Performers:
Points: Kiana Steinauer (15), Imani Wheeler (12), Africa Williams (10)
Rebounds: Steinauer (8), Abby Hurlbert (6)
Assists: Williams (5), Paige Decker (4), Murphy Murad (4)
 


HOW IT HAPPENED
- Defense was the name of the game for the Owls tonight as a tight defense reduced the scoring opportunities for UNH at Charger Gymnasium. SCSU collected 39 rebounds to protect their lead throughout as they never trailed at the conclusion of a quarter.
- The Owls took the lead in the opening 90 seconds, and, aside from one tie, led the rest of the way. The Owls went on a 14-3 run to end the first quarter and build an 11-point lead. The advantage ballooned to 16 points at the break and was 18 points after 30 minutes.
- SCSU led by as many as 30 points in the final quarter and went on to the 26-point win.
 
UP NEXT
The Owls will travel to Garden City, N.Y. on Saturday for a conference matchup against the Panthers of Adelphi. Tip off for this matchup is set for 1:30 p.m.
 
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