Box Score

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Keyed by a career-high 30 points from Abby Hurlbert (Thomaston, Conn.) and a fourth quarter surge, the Southern Connecticut State University women's basketball squad sailed past Assumption this evening, 75-68.
 
RECORDS: So. Connecticut (14-7, 8-5 NE10) | Assumption (7-11, 4-9 NE10)
 
1^ST Quarter Score: Assumption 13, SCSU 9
2^nd Quarter Score: Assumption 34, SCSU 31
3^rd Quarter Score: Assumption 56, SCSU 47
 
Key Performers
Points: Abby Hurlbert (30), Africa Williams (20), Kiana Steinauer (14)
Rebounds: Steinauer (8), A. Williams (6), Paige Decker (4)
Assists: Murphy Murad (5), A. Williams (4), Decker (2)
 
Key Notes
- Hurlbert tallied a career-high in points with 30. She scored 16 of her eventual 30 points in the fourth quarter as the Owls rallied from a double-digit second half deficit.
- Kiana Steinauer (Oakville, Ontario) was perfect from the free throw line going 8-for-8.
- Three Owls were in double-digit figures for scoring this evening.
- The Owls didn't hold a lead until 2:36 remaining in the game.


 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Greyhounds offense bolted out of the gates as they went on a 7-0 run to take an early lead. SCSU battled back and briefly tied it with 1:43 remaining in the opening quarter, but Assumption would score four straight to take the lead again.
 
- The second frame saw both squads trading points, but Assumption was able to maintain its lead throughout the quarter. The Greyhounds eventually took a three-point lead into halftime.
 
- Assumption outscored the Owls, 22-16, in the third quarter. They held their largest lead of the game with 1:29 remaining in the frame at 12 points.
 
- The Owls ignited their offensive flares in the final frame, as they began to chip away at the Greyhounds lead. A layup by Hurlbert tied the game with 6:06 remaining and created a momentum shift. Assumption briefly regained the lead for two minutes before Africa Williams drained a 3-pointer to give the Owls a two-point lead.
 
- Steinauer's steal and ensuing layup with 2:12 remaining put the Owls up by two possessions. Assumption would come within two points of SCSU, but Hurlbert and Steinauer's efforts from the free throw line late in the quarter put the game away.
 
UP NEXT
The Owls will host Saint Michael's College on Saturday at Moore Field House for a 1:30 p.m. showdown with the Purple Knights.