PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Sophomore Nayeli Dowding scored a game high 13 points as the Hartford women's basketball team fell, 76-30, at Penn Tuesday night. The Hawks drop to 0-16 on the year, while the Quakers improve to 11-5 on the season. 
 
PENN 76, HARTFORD 30
After trading early baskets in the opening minutes of the first, Penn utilized a 21-0 run to open up a 23-2 advantage heading into the second quarter. The Quakers continued their momentum taking a commanding 46-14 lead into the half.
 
Coming out of the break, Hartford looked to get its offense going when freshman Elena Houghton scored a quick three points in the opening 90 seconds of the second half. However, Penn would go on a 13-3 run to close out the third, heading into the final frame leading 62-20. The Quakers advantage grew to be too much for the Hawks to overcome, as Hartford eventually fell, 76-30.
 
INSIDE THE BOX & NOTES

• Dowding finished with a game-high 13 points on 6-of-19 shooting from the floor
• Sophomore Brianna Williams flirted with a double-double, recording a career high eight points while hauling in seven boards
• Houghton rejected a career high four shots on the night
• Penn outrebounded Hartford 40-30

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Hartford will be back in action on Thursday, Jan. 12 facing off against Princeton. Tipoff between the Hawks and Tigers is set for 7 p.m., inside Jadwin Gymnasium.