FREDERICK, Md. - The Hood College women's basketball team dropped a 70-34 final to No. 17 Messiah in Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth play.
Inside the Box Score
How it Happened
- The Falcons got going early in the first quarter with a 9-2 run in the opening eight minutes. Back-to-back layups by Newson cut the deficit to five points to head into the second quarter,11-6.
- Messiah used a 19-2 run in the second period to lead a 30-8 lead at half. The Falcons limited the Blazers to one field goal in the quarter, a layup by Newson.
- The Falcons outscored the Blazers 25-13 in the third quarter to extend the lead to 34 points going into the fourth period (55-21). The Falcons maintained the lead in the fourth quarter and cruised to the win.
Analysis
- Messiah outrebounded Hood 52-23.
- The Falcons held the advantage 32-22 in points in the paint and 19-7 in points off turnovers behind 10 steals.
For the opponent
- Leah Springer led the Falcons with 17 points on 6-of-12 shooting and added 14 rebounds.
- Amber High finished with 13 points.
- Morgan Adams scored 12 points with nine rebounds and a pair of blocks.
- Chloe Milanesi grabbed 12 rebounds.
Notes
- Hood slipped to 5-10 on the season and 2-6 in the MAC Commonwealth, while Messiah improved to 13-2 overall and 7-1 in the conference.
- The victory was the 700th of Messiah coach Mike Miller's career.
Up Next
The Blazers travel to Widener University in a MAC Commonwealth contest on Saturday, January 15 at 1 p.m.
