Box Score

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Senior Abby Hurlbert (Thomaston, Conn.) hit a career-high in points for the second game straight as the Southern Connecticut State University women's basketball squad took down No. 8 nationally ranked and previously undefeated Saint Thomas Aquinas this afternoon at Moore Field House, 73-52.
 
RECORDS: So. Connecticut (8-3) | STAC (10-1)
 
1^st Quarter Score: SCSU 17, STAC 10
2^nd Quarter Score: SCSU 39, STAC 20
3^rd Quarter Score: SCSU 56, STAC 42
 
Key Performers
Points: Hurlbert (24), Africa Williams (21), Kiana Steinauer (10)
Rebounds: Steinauer (14), Hurlbert (4), Williams (3)
Steals: Murphy Murad (3), Paige Decker (3), Williams (2), Hurlbert (2)

GAME HIGHLIGHTS
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- SCSU led by as many as 22 points during the duration of the game. The Owls opened today's matchup with an 8-0 run in the first two and half minutes of play. 

- With the exception of one tie in the first quarter, the Owls held onto the lead throughout the next three frames.

- The Owls used a pivotal second quarter spurt in which they outscored STAC, 22-10, to build a 39-20 lead at the half.

- Three-point shots were the name of the game for the Owls offense, as Africa Williams went 6-for-10, while Hurlbert went 4-for-6.

- Steinauer recorded her sixth double-double of the season, while Hurlbert broke her career-high in points previously set last week (21) with a team-high 24 points. 

UP NEXT
After a seven-day holiday hiatus, the Owls will travel to Kingston, R.I. on December 28 to face the University of Rhode Island at 2 p.m.
 
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