WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Junior Jada Lucas put up a career-high 21 points as the Hartford women's basketball team dropped a 68-56 decision to Rhode Island at Reich Family Pavilion on Sunday afternoon. The Hawks fall to 0-2 on the young season with the loss, while URI improved to 2-0 on the season.
 
URI 68, Hartford 56
After falling behind 7-1 to open the game, the Hawks went on a 7-0 run to take an 8-7 lead for its only lead of the game. The Rams responded with a 27-6 run into the second quarter, to hold a 34-14 lead over the Hawks with 1:33 left before the break. Hartford closed the half with an 8-2 run to cut the deficit to 36-22 at halftime.
 
The Rams pushed its lead to 51-31 with 3:12 left in the third quarter after outscoring the Hawks 15-9 to open the third. However, Hartford closed the quarter with a 9-0 run, with Irene Primo scoring six of the points to cut the deficit to 51-40 heading into the fourth quarter. However, the deficit seemed to be too great as the Hawks would not get within single digits en route to the 68-56 defeat.
 
INSIDE THE BOX AND NOTES

• Lucas scored a career-high 21 points and added two steals
• Jordan McLemore's six assists matched her career-high
• Senior Lawrencia Moten totaled nine rebounds and five blocks, both career-highs
• Sophomore Charlotte Leurs added career-highs of 10 points, six rebounds and three blocks in the loss
• Rhode Island's Nicole Jorgensen led the way with a game-high 21 points

 
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The Hawks will be back in action on Wednesday (Nov. 13), when Hartford welcomes Providence to Reich Family Pavilion for a 7 p.m. tip-off on ESPN+. Tickets for the contest can be purchased by clicking here, or by calling 860-768-HAWK. For more information on the Hartford women's basketball team, stay with HartfordHawks.com for updates and follow the team on social media (Twitter | Instagram)