Box Score

WALTHAM, Mass. – Africa Williams tallied a team-high 17 points as the Southern Connecticut State University women's basketball team lost to No. 5 nationally-ranked Bentley, 64-48 this afternoon.
 
RECORDS: So. Connecticut (13-7, 7-5 NE10) | Bentley (18-1, 12-1 NE10)
 
1^st Quarter Score: BEN 15, SCSU 12
2^nd Quarter Score: BEN 35, SCSU 27
3^rd Quarter Score: BEN 49, SCSU 42
 
Key Performers
Points: Africa Williams (17), Abby Hurlbert (8), Imani Wheeler (7)
Rebounds: Hurlbert (6), Kiana Steinauer (6)
Assists: Murphy Murad (3)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Bentley jumped on the board early in the game going on a 9-3 run in the first two and a half minutes of play. The Owls would battle back and briefly gain a one point lead, but the Falcons would end the first quarter up by three.
 
- SCSU started the second frame hot as they went on an 8-0 run early to capture the lead from the Falcons. Bentley would counterattack with a 14-0 run to jump back ahead of the Owls. They would take an eight-point lead into halftime.
 
- Both teams traded points in the third frame, but Bentley was able to stabilize the tempo of the game to maintain their lead finishing the third quarter up by seven.
 
- Four minutes into the final frame Bentley found a groove and went on a 12-0 run, neutralizing the Owls offense. The Falcons aggressive play in the second half of the fourth quarter proved to be the difference maker as Bentley took the 64-48 win at home.
 
UP NEXT
The Owls will play the first of their three-game home stand on Tuesday when they host Assumption at 5:30 p.m.
 
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