WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Junior Jada Lucas paced the Hawks with 15 points, as the Hartford women's basketball team fell to Quinnipiac at home at Chase Arena at Reich Family Pavilion, 87-50, on Sunday afternoon. With the loss, the Hawks fell to 0-13 on the year, while the Bobcats improved to 3-6.

QUINNIPIAC 87, HARTFORD 50
After Hartford jumped out to an early 5-0 lead in the contest, Quinnipiac responded with a 26-12 run to take a 26-17 lead into the second quarter. The Bobcats kept their foot on the gas, outscoring the Hawks 25-8 to take a 51-25 lead into the break. 

The Bobcats opened the third quarter with an 11-1 run to extend its lead to 62-26. The Hawks trailed by as much as 37 points in the second half, eventually falling 87-50.


INSIDE THE BOX AND NOTES

• Jada Lucas led the way with a team-high 15 points and five rebounds
• Jordan McLemore added 10 points and four rebounds
• Carmen Villalobos contributed seven points and eight rebounds off the bench
• Freshman Kaela Dothard added five points and a career-high nine rebounds in the loss
• Shaq Edwards led Quinnipiac with a game-high 20 points

 
NEXT ON TAP
The Hawks return to action on Thursday (Jan. 2), when they open America East play on the road against Maine. Tip-off from the Cross Insurance Center  is set for 2 p.m. on ESPN+. 

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