HAMDEN, Conn. – Sophomore Nayeli Dowding tallied a career-high 11 points as the Hawks fell to Quinnipiac, 85-30 on Monday night. Hartford fell to 0-2 on the young season, while the Bobcats improved to 2-1. 
 
QUINNIPIAC 85, HARTFORD 30
Quinnipiac opened the game on a 7-2 run to take the early advantage. The Hawks fought back, cutting the deficit to three when junior Kymilondra Nance converted on two of her three free throws after drawing a foul beyond the arc. The Bobcats would utilize a 13-0 run to regain a 20-4 lead.

Quinnipiac keep its momentum going in the second quarter and took a 51-15 advantage into the halftime break. The Bobcats extended their advantage to as much as 53 heading into the fourth quarter.
 
INSIDE THE BOX & NOTES

• Dowding dropped a team-high 11 points, with one assist and two steals
• Freshman Elena Houghton led the Hawks with seven rebounds
• Senior Irene Primo and freshman Tatum Forbes added five and six points, respectively
• Quinnipiac out-rebounded the Hawks, 46-25
• The Bobcats held Hartford to 18.0 percent shooting from the field
• Cur'Tiera Haywood and Jackie Grisdale led all scorers with 13 points

 
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Hartford will be back in action Saturday, Nov. 19 traveling to Boston University. Tipoff between the Hawks and Terriers is set for 2 p.m.