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Quinnipiac 58, Boston University 47: Second-quarter run sparks Bobcats
By Megan McCarthy
Quinnipiac erased an early deficit with a dominant second-quarter surge and held off Boston University late for a 58-47 victory at M&T Bank Arena in Hamden, Connecticut.
The Bobcats improved to 2-3, while Boston University fell to 1-3.
Boston University opened quickly, taking an 8-2 lead and carrying a 12-9 advantage out of the first quarter. Quinnipiac’s response in the second period changed the game.
The Bobcats put together a 14-0 run and held Boston University to 2-of-14 shooting in the quarter. Quinnipiac outscored the visitors 16-5 in the period and took a 25-17 lead into halftime.
Alanna Benoit led Quinnipiac with 14 points and a team-high four assists. Kayla Hopson added 11 points, eight rebounds and two steals while making all six of her free throws. Lilly Thomas scored 10 points, and Elle Snyder contributed nine points while collecting a game-high 15 rebounds.
Boston University’s Sophia Georgiades led all scorers with 23 points. Despite the Terriers’ difficult second quarter, they continued to pressure Quinnipiac after halftime.
Boston University outscored the Bobcats 17-14 in the third quarter and cut the margin to two late in the period. Quinnipiac carried a 39-34 lead into the fourth, but the visitors continued to close the gap.
The Terriers pulled within three several times in the final quarter, including at 43-40 with just under six minutes remaining. Quinnipiac found the answers it needed down the stretch. Thomas scored inside, and Maria Kealy followed with a corner three-pointer with 1:45 remaining to push the lead back to seven.
The Bobcats then closed the game at the free-throw line to secure the 11-point victory.
Quinnipiac also held a 37-32 advantage on the glass. Boston University finished the game shooting 29.8 percent from the field.
After losing control of its early advantage during Quinnipiac’s decisive second-quarter run, Boston University repeatedly fought back but could not complete the comeback. The Bobcats rebuilt their margin late and used their defense, rebounding and closing execution to finish the win.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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