Box Score

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Southern Connecticut State University women's basketball squad rallied to defeat Le Moyne, 53-52 this afternoon at Moore Field House.
 
RECORDS: So. Connecticut (18-8, 12-6 NE10) | Le Moyne (15-8, 11-6 NE10)
 
1^st Quarter Score: SCSU 10, LEM 9
2^nd Quarter Score: LEM 23, SCSU 21
3^rd Quarter Score: LEM 44, SCSU 39
 
Key Performers
Point: Abby Hurlbert (15), Kiana Steinauer (8), Murphy Murad (8), Africa Williams (8)
Rebounds: Steinauer (9), Hurlbert (7), Murad (4)
Assists: Chandler Williams (2), Steinauer (2)
Steals: Imani Wheeler (3)
 
Key Facts
· Six Owls had at least six points.
· Africa Williams (New York, N.Y.) scored six of her eventual eight points in the fourth quarter.
· With this win, the Owls now need one win this week to secure the NE10 Southwest Division title.

GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME INTERVIEW
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Southern opened the game with a 5-0 run in a minute span. Le Moyne responded with a 7-0 of its own to capture the lead, but the Owls would finish the frame up by one.
 
- The Dolphins elevated their offense to start the second quarter as they went on an 11-3 run within the first four minutes of play. Le Moyne gained the lead and was up by two heading into halftime.
 
- Both teams began the third quarter with hot hands as the lead changed six times in the first four minutes. Le Moyne jumped ahead by two possessions on four separate occasions and finished the third frame up by five.
 
- Southern found its groove to start the final quarter and went on a 10-0 run to briefly capture the lead. The remaining six minutes was a back-and-forth scoring extravaganza. A layup from Imani Wheeler (Dumfries, Va.) with 1:45 remaining was the difference maker as the Owls warded off the Dolphins to capture the 53-52 win.
 
UP NEXT
Southern will host Adelphi on Wednesday, February 14, and will honor its five seniors. Tip-off is set for 5:30 p.m.