ONEONTA, N.Y. (January 13, 2018)  – Freshman Christina Li scored a career-high 21 points and senior Megan Brown added 16 as the Stevens Institute of Technology women's basketball team overcame an eight-point, third-quarter deficit to defeat Hartwick College 66-58 Saturday evening in Empire 8 Conference action.

Sophomore Alison Criswell added 13 points and four assists for the Ducks, who held the Hawks off the scoreboard for 3:25 during the game-deciding stretch. With the victory, Stevens improved to 7-7 on the year and 4-2 in Empire 8 play. The Ducks have won two straight matchups over the Hawks. The victory was the 100th career coaching victory for head coach Megan Haughey.

Kelly Pine recorded a game-high 23 points for Hartwick, who fell to 3-10 on the season and 2-2 in league play. 

Turning Point

• Mary Schoenherr converted the second of two free throws, helping Hartwick match its largest of the game at 35-28.
• A Criswell three began a 10-0 stretch that saw the Ducks reclaim a three-point lead.
• The Arlington, Virginia native connected for another triple to pull the Ducks within one. 
• Li put Stevens ahead for good, scoring on a fast-break layup after good pressure defense forced a Hartwick turnover.
• Senior Sydney Darby scored after an offensive rebound to push the lead to three and force a Hartwick timeout. 
• Stevens went on to maintain its newfound lead over the remainder of the game, with the advantage growing to as much as 10 in the fourth quarter.
• During the crucial stretch, the Ducks forced four Hartwick misses and created four turnovers.

Inside the Numbers

• The Ducks shot nearly 50 percent (14-of-29) from the field in the second half and 44 percent for the game.
• Stevens held a 31-29 edge on the boards, including a 10-8 advantage on the offensive glass.
• The Ducks forced 15 turnovers, leading to 16 points. The team also held an advantage in second-chance points and bench points. Hartwick had a 26-22 edge in points in the paint.
• Brown led all players with five assists and nine rebounds. The senior has led the team in assists in six of the last eight contests. 
• The team's nine three-pointers matched a season-high. The Ducks also achieved the feat against Alfred on Jan. 6. Li led the team with five triples.

From the Court

• "I am so proud in the fight of our entire team tonight."
• "We stepped up our defense and prided every possession down the stretch. I can't say enough about the spark Alison Criswell provided us in the fourth quarter."
• "It was a great overall team win as we continue on journey as a team."

Up Next

• The Ducks travel to Hartford, Connecticut for a non-conference game with Trinity College. It's Stevens' final non-league game of the season.
• It will be the first-ever meeting between the Bantams and the Ducks.
• Live stats and video links on StevensDucks.com.

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