Box Score
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Southern Connecticut State University women's basketball squad lost to Saint Anselm College tonight, 67-53.
RECORDS: So. Connecticut (12-5, 6-3 NE10) | Saint Anselm (10-7, 6-4 NE10)
1st Quarter Score: Saint Anselm 17, SCSU 14
2nd Quarter Score: Saint Anselm 30, SCSU 21
3rd Quarter Score: Saint Anselm 47, SCSU 35
Key Performers:
Points: Abby Hurlbert (17),
Kiana Steinauer (13),
Amanda Pfohl (8)
Rebounds: Paige Decker (5), Hurlbert (4), Steinauer (3),
Murphy Murad (3)
Assists: Murad (3), Hurlbert (2),
Imani Wheeler (2)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- The first quarter saw the lead teeter six times as both teams found their offensive groove, but the Hawks finished the opening frame up by three points, 17-14.
- Saint Anselm would go on an 13-7 run to earn a nine-point lead by the end of the second frame, 30-21.
- The Hawks took their first double-digit lead of the game opening the third quarter with a good jump shot. They would extend their lead to 15 points with 4:14 remaining in the frame, their largest of the game thus far. Saint Anselm would finish the third quarter up by 12 points, 47-35.
- The Owls attempted to chip away at the Saint Anselm lead, but the Hawks offense continued to battle and earned the 67-53 victory in Manchester.
UP NEXT
The Owls return home on Saturday for a 1:30 p.m. tip with Stonehill College.
