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Williams Leads UMBC Past Morgan State 85-50 in 410 Invitational Semifinal
By Megan McCarthy
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BALTIMORE, Maryland — Heidi Williams scored 16 points with 10 rebounds and four steals to lead UMBC to an 85-50 victory over Morgan State in a 410 Invitational semifinal at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.
UMBC improved to 4-0 with the win, while Morgan State fell to 1-4. The Retrievers were consistent throughout, winning the first three quarters on their way to the 35-point victory.
UMBC took control early, winning the first quarter 22-13 and the second 21-7 to build a 43-20 halftime lead. The Retrievers continued to pull away after the break, winning the third quarter 21-8. Morgan State took the fourth quarter 22-21, but the outcome was never in doubt.
Williams led the way for UMBC. Her double-double, combined with four steals, showcased her impact on both ends of the floor.
With the win, UMBC advances to the 410 Invitational championship game against Towson on Sunday at Towson. The Retrievers will look to continue their perfect start and claim the tournament title.
Morgan State, meanwhile, will look to regroup after falling to 1-4. The Bears were outscored in three of the four quarters and could not keep pace with the Retrievers.
The 410 Invitational semifinal was a showcase for UMBC’s consistency, as the Retrievers won each of the first three quarters and built a lead that Morgan State could not overcome.
UMBC’s 4-0 start is a strong beginning to the season, and the Retrievers will carry that momentum into Sunday’s championship game against Towson.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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