FREDERICK, Md. - The Hood College women's basketball team jumped ahead 19-8 in the first quarter but a perilous third quarter run by Alvernia gave the Golden Wolves a 66-48 on the Blazers' Senior Day in Middle Atlantic Conference Commonwealth play.
Inside the Box Score
- Lele Wright (Wilmington, Del./Howard) finished with 14 points and nine rebounds for Hood.
- Marlise Newson (Carlisle, Pa./Carlisle) scored 13 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
- Snoop Robinson (Atlanta, Ga./Holderness) grabbed a career-high 15 rebounds, while Philippa Clouse (Olney, Md./Sandy Spring Friends) added 11.
How It Happened
- Wright scored eight of her 14 in the first period as the Blazers jumped in front 19-8. She scored five of the final seven points of the quarter as Hood extended four-point lead to 11 entering the second quarter.
- Defenses dominated the second quarter as the teams combined to shoot 8-for-40. Six points in the quarter by Newson proved to be the difference as the Blazers led 28-22 at halftime.
- The third period was all Alvernia. The Golden Wolves went 6-for-8 from 3-point range in the quarter and Taliyah Malone and Jordan Karmonick combined for 16 points as AU outscored Hood 33-8 to take a 55-36 advantage.
Analysis
- Despite shooting over 60 percent in the third quarter, the Golden Wolves struggled to find their shot for most of the game, finishing at 30 percent overall.
- Hood held a slim 58-56 rebounding advantage.
For the Opponent
- Karmonick scored 16 points and hit four 3-pointers to lead Alvernia.
- Cathryn Kramer recorded a double-double with 11 points and 13 rebounds.
- Malone and Tamia Wessels scored 10 points apiece and Wessels added five assists.
- Kayla Williams blocked five shots.
Notes
Before the game, Hood honored its seniors - Wright, Newson, Robinson, Clouse and
Kayla Watkins-Harvey (Largo, Md./Largo) - for their contributions to the program.
