FREDERICK, Md. - Hood College's Tiffany Manning had 24 points and 11 rebounds but the Hood College women's basketball team fell short in Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth action against Widener 69-62.
Inside the Box Score
- Manning recorded career-highs in both categories and picked up her first career double-double of the season. The sophomore went 9-of-12 at the free throw line.
- Marlise Newson scored 14 points and grabbed five rebounds. She went a 3-of-4 at the charity stripe.
- Morgan Anderson finished with 10 points and 10 rebounds. She recorded her third double-double of the season and 12th in her career. She went 5-of-10 shooting.
How it Happened
- Widener's Charlotte Stern scored the game's first six points during the first two minutes. Both Stern and the Blazers' Anderson scored eight points in the opening period, but Hood trailed 22-16 at the end the quarter.
- A jumper from Manning started a 7-0 run to keep the Blazers within three points, 24-21, with 8:24 left in the second. The teams traded baskets for much of the period, but the Pride held on to a two-point lead to end the half 34-32.
- The Pride had the largest deficit of the period, 41-32 at 7:17 in the quarter before Hood battled back. With 1:33 remaining in the third quarter, a Manning's 3-pointer tied the score at 48-48. Two free throws from Stern ended the quarter for a 50-48 Widener lead.
- After baskets made by Newson and Jenelle Fields, Hood tied the score 54-54 with 6:08 left to play. Widener reclaimed the lead after Stern's layup led an 11-2 spurt, taking a 67-58 lead with 2:28 left in the game. Made free throws by Mary McFillin down the stretch sealed the win.
Analysis
- The Blazers outrebounded the Pride 50-35.
- Widener held a 30-14 advantage in points in the paint and 19-9 in points off turnovers.
- Hood held a 12-10 edge in second chance points.
- Widener turned 14 steals into a 21-9 advantage in fastbreak points.
- The Blazers entered the game among the national leaders in 3-point field goal defense, holding foes to just 16 percent behind the arc. Hood limited the Pride to 4-for-16 (25 percent).
For the Opponent
- Stern led Widener with her season-high 22 points and seven rebounds, going 9-16 from the field.
- McFillin scored 11 points on.
- Brooke Bachtle grabbed nine rebounds.
Notes
- The Blazers leveled their record at 3-3. The Pride improved to 5-3 on the year. Both teams are 1–1 in the MAC Commonwealth.
Up Next
The Blazers host Notre Dame of Maryland University on Monday, December 6 at 7 p.m.
