HOBOKEN, N.J. (January 3, 2020) – The Stevens Institute of Technology women's basketball team did not start the new decade as they had hoped as they fell 64-48 Friday afternoon against Montclair State University inside Canavan Arena.
Trailing 21-20 with 6:48 remaining in the second quarter, Montclair St. scored 23 consecutive points to close the second and open the third quarters to take command of the contest. The Red Hawks have now won eight consecutive contests against Stevens dating back to the 2009-10 season.
The Ducks were led offensively by junior
Christina Li who finished tied for a game-high with 16 points while going 4 for 6 from 3-point-range.
The Red Hawks saw three players score at least 10 points in the victory, including Alex McKinnon who finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds for her second double-double of the season.
In addition to Li, senior
Emily Nunez also finished in double figures for Stevens for the first time in her career. Nunez finished with a career-high 11 points and knocked down three 3-point baskets in the contest.
The Ducks fell behind 55-29 early in the fourth quarter but began to climb back into the game thanks Li who knocked down four straight baskets as a part of an 11-2 run to make the score 57-40. Stevens was unable to get any closer, however, and failed to score at least 50 points for just the second time this season.
Inside the Numbers
- Montclair St. shot just 37.3 percent from the floor in the win while also holding the Ducks to just 33.3 percent.
- Stevens, who came into the contest ranked fourth in NCAA Division III in 3-point field goal percentage, went 7 for 24 from downtown in the loss.
- The Ducks forced more turnovers than they committed (23-22) but could not take advantage as the Red Hawks grabbed a 23-9 edge in points off turnovers.
- Montclair St. also capitalized on the offensive glass, outscoring Stevens in second chance points 15-5.
- The bench for the Ducks was able to hold their own as the Ducks produced a 21-10 advantage in bench points.
Unsung Hero
- After scoring her first career points last time out against Christopher Newport University, freshman Kaitlyn Rothwell followed it up with a career-best six points to go along with three steals in just 13 minutes of game action.
Next Up
- The Ducks have a quick turnaround for their next contest as they will host No. 6/5 Amherst Sunday at 1:00 p.m. in Hoboken.
- Amherst won the last meeting between the two schools 82-48 on March 11, 2016.
- Live stats and video will be available on StevensDucks.com.
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