TOWSON, Md. — Stony Brook women's basketball's comeback efforts came up just short on Sunday, as it fell 73-68 to Towson on the road.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Stony Brook started the day strong, opening the game on an 8-2 run. Towson would cut its deficit to one twice in the opening quarter but was unable to take the lead. The Seawolves ended the first quarter in a similar fashion to how they started it, hitting three consecutive three-pointers, with
Diaka Berete making the final, giving Stony Brook a 10-point advantage going into the second quarter.
Throughout much of the second, things remained the same with
Sandra Frau Garcia scoring on a blow-by layup to make it 29-18 in favor of the Seawolves. Stony Brook was unable to take this lead into the break after the Tigers caught fire, ending the first half with 13 straight points in the final 3:41 to take a 31-29 lead at halftime.
Both teams traded blows to open the third with a pair of quick baskets each. Towson would give itself some breathing room later in the quarter, going on a 10-4 run, and pushing the Tiger lead to 56-45. This 11-point advantage was short-lived for Towson, as the Seawolves scored the final seven points of the third quarter to make it a 56-52 game in favor of the Tigers going into the final quarter.
Stony Brook picked up right where it left off in the fourth, scoring the first six points, taking a 58-56 lead with 8:27 left to play. Towson responded with the next six points to go back in front 62-58 with 6:26 remaining on the clock. The Seawolves continued to battle throughout the remainder of the play, making it a one-point game on three separate occasions, but were unable to break through as Towson put things away at the free throw line to win 73-68.
STATS AND NOTES
- Berete scored a team-high 14 points, also adding four rebounds and three steals.
- Frau Garcia scored 11, while dishing out six assists and grabbing five rebounds.
- Stony Brook outscored Towson 46-26 in the paint.
- Both teams each hauled in 36 rebounds apiece.
- The Seawolves had 17 offensive rebounds to the Tigers' 13.
UP NEXT
The Seawolves return to Stony Brook Arena to host visiting Hampton on Friday, February 27. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:31 pm and will stream live on FloCollege.
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