WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Jordan McLemore totaled team-highs of 12 points and four assists, as the Hartford women's basketball team fell to America East foe UMBC, 56-47, inside Reich Family Pavilion on Wednesday evening. With the loss, the Hawks fell to 0-23 on the year and 0-10 in the America East, while the Retrievers improved to 7-14 on the season and 3-7 in conference play.
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UMBC 56, HARTFORD 47
Despite UMBC forcing Hartford to shoot 33 percent from the field in the first quarter, the Retrievers went into the second quarter with a 14-10 lead over the Hawks. UMBC used the opening four minutes of the period to go on a 10-4 run, opening up a 10-point lead over Hartford. However, the Hawks used the final 5:20 of the half to go on a 7-3 run, cutting the Retrievers lead to 27-21 at the break.
After the Hawks cut the deficit to 29-24 with 3:55 remaining in the third, the Retrievers closed the quarter with a 10-4 run, pushing their lead to 39-28 entering the fourth quarter. With Hartford trailing 44-31, the Hawks went on a 12-4 run to cut the deficit to 48-43 with 3:45 remaining in regulation. However, UMBC outscored Hartford, 8-4, to close the game, holding on for the 56-47 win over the Hawks.
INSIDE THE BOX AND NOTES
- Jordan McLemore led the Hawks with 12 points and four assists
- McLemore grabbed five rebounds in the loss
- Charlette Leurs and Jada Lucas added 11 points apiece
- Sierra Smith contributed eight points and game-highs of 11 rebounds and four steals
- Janee'a Summers led UMBC with a game-high 19 points
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The Hawks return to action on Saturday (Feb. 8), when they travel to Burlington to take on America East foe Vermont. Tip-off from Patrick Gymnasium is set for 2 p.m. on ESPN3.
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