OWINGS MILLS, Va. - The Hood College women's basketball team led by five at halftime, but Stevenson came on strong in the third quarter and went on to win 73-49 in Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth play.

Inside the Box Score

• Taylor McGaughey continued her strong shooting with 13 points on 3 of 6 from 3-point range and 5 of 10 overall. The senior blocked two shots. 
• Dajah Gee led the Blazers with 16 points and six rebounds. 

How it Happened

• The Blazers trailed 16-14 before McGaughey hit a 3-pointer with 46 seconds left in the first quarter for the lead. 
• After Hood went ahead 19-16 at the end of the first, the Mustangs battled back to take a 24-23 lead. The Blazers responded with eight straight points and led 32-24 after Mia Savoy's first collegiate points with 2:45 remaining in the half. 
• Hood led 36-31 at halftime before Sara Tarbert scored the opening seven points of a 13-4 run to begin the third quarter. 
• Stevenson led 54-45 at the end of the third quarter and continued to pull away in the fourth. 

Notes

• Tarbert had a monster game for the Mustangs with 33 points and 16 rebounds. Kaitlyn Vantash added 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists. 
• Hood won the turnover battle, committing just 12 in the game. Stevenson turned the ball over 13 times. 

Up Next

The Blazers host Lycoming on Saturday, January 21 at 1 p.m.