Box Score

NEW HAVEN, Conn. – The Southern Connecticut State University women's basketball squad honored its five seniors and captured a 63-60 victory over Adelphi at Moore Field House this evening.
 
RECORDS: So. Connecticut (19-8, 13-6 NE10) | Adelphi (12-15, 8-11 NE10)
 
1^st Quarter Score: SCSU 16, AU 16
2^nd Quarter Score: AU 40, SCSU 33
3^rd Quarter Score: SCSU 50, AU 45
 
Key Performers:
Points: Murphy Murad (16), Abby Hurlbert (11), Paige Decker (10)
Rebounds: Kiana Steinauer (9), Murad (7), Decker (6)
Assists: Murad (4), Decker (4), Africa Williams (2)
Steals: Murad (4), Hurlbert (2), Imani Wheeler (2)
 
Notable Facts
· Murphy Murad (Storrs, Conn.) broke a career-high in rebounds with seven and tied a season-high in points (16).
· Paige Decker (Pleasant Valley, N.Y.) had a season-high 10 points and tied a season-high in rebounds with six.  
· With this win, the Owls secure a bye in the first round and nab home court advantage for the NE10 Quarterfinals on Feb. 25.
 


HOW IT HAPPENED
 · Adelphi opened the game on a 9-1 run to take an early lead, but Southern quickly bounced back and scored eight straight to tie the game. The score was back and forth, but both teams were deadlocked at the end of the first quarter.
 
· The Panthers found their groove in the second frame as they outscored the Owls 24-17 in the second frame and entered halftime with a seven-point lead.
 
· SCSU opened the third quarter with hot hands as they went on a 10-0 run to capture the lead. The Owls would never trail again in the game and finished the quarter up by five.
 
· The visitors attempted a comeback, coming within one of the Owls lead in the closing minutes, but a strong run to open the third frame and a sparkling free throw finish from Murad and Decker proved to be the difference maker as the Owls took the victory on senior night, 63-60.
 
UP NEXT
The Owls close out regular season play on Saturday as they travel to Pleasantville, N.Y. to face Pace at 1:30 p.m.