Box Score
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Southern Connecticut State University women's basketball squad dropped a 64-53 decision to Southern New Hampshire University this afternoon at Moore Field House.
RECORDS: So. Connecticut (12-4, 6-2 NE10) | SNHU (11-4, 7-2 NE10)
1st Quarter Score: SCSU 11, SNHU 8
2nd Quarter Score: SNHU 38, SCSU 21
3rd Quarter Score: SNHU 49, SCSU 36
Key Performers:
Points: Africa Williams (15),
Abby Hurlbert (9),
Kiana Steinauer (6)
Rebounds: Steinauer (7),
Paige Decker (5), A.Williams (4)
Assists: Murphy Murad (4)
HOW IT HAPPENED
-The Owls jumped on the board early going on an 8-3 run, but the Penmen counterattacked with a 5-0 run of their own. SCSU would finish the first quarter on top, 11-8.
- The second frame saw the Penmen elevate their offense where they went on a 15-0 run in a four minute span. SNHU finished the quarter with the lead 38-21 at halftime.
- SCSU closed the gap in the third quarter, where it outscored SNHU, 15-11.
- The Owls came within 10 points in the closing minutes of the game, but a strong 30-point second quarter from the Penmen was enough distance to secure the win.
UP NEXT
The Owls will travel to Manchester, N.H. to face Saint Anselm College on January 9. Tip off for that match is set for 5:30 p.m.
