Dec. 6, 2006

Box Score

Despite 16 points from Mykeema Ford and Jessica Smith the Seawolves lost on the road to Temple, 72-58. With the loss Stony Brook falls to 2-4 on the season and the Owls improve to 4-3.

"You aren't going to win on the road against a team like Temple when you shoot like we did tonight," said head coach Maura McHugh. "As a team we need to cut down on turnovers and shoot better in order to have success."

In the opening half the duo of Smith and Ford led the Seawolves as Smith dropped 10 points and Ford added seven. Turnovers plagued Stony Brook as the Seawolves committed 12 in the first half. Kamesha Hairston proved too much for Stony Brook as the senior forward scored 14 in the opening stanza to give the Owls a 33-27 edge heading into the locker room.

In the second half Temple came out of and hit its first three baskets as the Owls opened up the second half with a 6-2 run to increase their lead to 10 at 39-29 forcing the Seawolves into an early timeout. The Owls built their lead to as many as 15 but Ford brought Stony Brook to within six at 53-47 with a pull up jumper with 8:28 in the game. Stony Brook could not slow down Lady Comfort who led all scorers with 25 points, including 18 in the second half, as Temple held on for the 72-58 win.

Ford and Smith led the Seawolves with 16 points apiece. Dana Ferraro added 10 rebounds and Kelly Watson dropped eight points.

Comfort led the way for the Owls with a career high 25 points and Hairston added a double-double with 19 points and 14 rebounds.

The Seawolves return to action this Saturday when they host Long Island rival Hofstra. Tip-off is slated for 3:00 p.m. at Stony Brook University Arena.