WEST HARTFORD, CONN. The Hawks would play host to conference opponent Gordon College on Saturday, where they would come out on top 81-50. 

Rapid Recap:

• The Hawks would get things started early, as they would begin in a full-court pressure look against the Fighting Scots. Which would result in a multitude of turnovers for Gordon, and sold offensive possessions for Hartford, as they would jump to an early 13-2 run. Junior Kendall Rieman (Chicago, Ill) and junior Taryn Blevins (St. Louis, Mo.) would have their hands in several of the Hawks defensive possessions. Junior Ella Marchesani (Saddle Brook, N.J.) would knock down some triples to end the first quarter, as Hartford would finish the first quarter with a 28-12 lead.

• Hartford would continue to extend their lead into the second quarter, as freshman Allie Shenloogian (Park Ridge, N.J.) would hit a midrange jumper to open things off. Junior Lauren Sabia (Simsbury, Conn.) would start to get involved with a putback layup and a three-pointer in back to back possessions. The Hawks would spark a 7-0 run, capped off by an and one from junior Ava Naszimento (Secaucus, N.J.)  inside. The Hawks would go into halftime with a 49-26 advantage. 

• The third quarter would continue to see the Hawks expand on their lead, as Naszimento would continue to own the paint, knocking down back to back layups down low, defense from Rieman would continue as she would notch a steal, that would result in a wide open three for Marchesani, as the Hawk lead would continue to grow, as they would end the quarter up 65-34. 

• In the fourth the Hawks would continue to not allow for things to get close as they would not allow for Gordon to bring themselves into this game. With some buckets coming from senior Paige Loughman (Bernardston, Mass.) and sophomore Mackenzie Hohulin (Plymouth, Mass.) as Hartford would come out on top 81-50.

Inside the Numbers:

• Marchesani led the hawks with 25 points, coming on 7-14 splits from the field, with three rebounds and three steals. Naszimento would finish with 20 points (10-15FG, 0-1 FT) seven rebounds, and six assists. Sabia would finish with 10 points, (4-7 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-2FT) with four rebounds, two assists, and a steal. 

• Woynitu Ciccarello would finish with 21 points for the Scots (7-15FG, 5-8 3PT,2-3FT) 

• The Hawks would shoot 30-65 as a team, and 10-26 from beyond the arch.

• Hartford would finish the game with 15 steals, as a team, and forced 28 Gordon turnovers. 

Post Game Press:

"We just had to shoot with confidence, today. Heavy emphasis today on defense, our coaches harp on having confidence, so once I let it go and see one go in, I start to let it fly." Marchesani said.

Up Next:
The Hawks will play host once again, on Tuesday, Dec. 9th at 7:00PM as Bowdoin College comes to Chase Arena.