Hawks Defeated by Berea

Berea, Kentucky – The Hawks (2-10 overall, 2-4 in the CCS) fell to Berea College (15-1 overall, 7-0 in the CCS) 63-52 in their conference road matchup.

A strong 18-3 run by Berea in the first seven minutes of the first quarter stunned the Hawks. Sparked by Briana McGruder, who had her second double-double of the season, the Hawks were able to put points on the board to close out the first quarter with a 9-3 run of their own in three minutes (21-12). To begin the second quarter, the Hawks' leading scorer, Kinstin Davis attacked for a made layup that would be the only field goal for seven minutes for Huntingdon. However, the Hawks held Berea to only free-throws until they were able to score their first field goal with five minutes remaining in the half. McGruder and Davis traded baskets and were the only scorers for the Hawks in the second quarter. The sophomore's fight brought the Hawks back within five points going into halftime, 28-23.

Key First Half Notes:

The Hawks were unable to hit from behind the arc while Berea made 3 threes.

The Hawks shot 3-10 from the free-throw line and Berea was 7-10.

Huntingdon outscored Berea in the paint 20-10.

Kinstin Davis scored 10 of her 16 points in the first half and Briana McGruder scored 9 of her 12.

More back and forth basketball took place at the beginning of the third quarter until the Hawks were able to cut the lead to four with an and-one by McGruder who sunk the free-throw (36-32). With five minutes remaining, the Mountaineers stepped up to take back the momentum with a 5-0 run. Huntingdon continued to attack and get to the foul line, where they shot 100% for the third quarter and brought the game back within 7 (46-39). With six seconds remaining, Berea grabbed a rebound by a missed Hawks layup and pushed the ball the length of the floor for a made three to close out the third quarter (59-39). Senior, Alina Shoemake took over in the fourth quarter for the Hawks, scoring their first seven points of the quarter and their only points until there was a minute and eighteen second left in the game. Shoemake's effort would not deem enough to break the ten-point deficit as the Hawks fell to Berea.

Key Second Half Stats:

The Hawks made 3 three's in the fourth quarter, their only threes of the game.

Hawks shot 10-10 from the free-throw line.

Stat Leaders for Huntingdon:

#4 Kinstin Davis – 16 Points, 3 Rebounds, 4 Steals

#35 Briana McGruder – 12 Points, 12 Rebounds

#23 Alina Shoemake – 9 Points, 6 Rebounds

The Hawks continue their road trip at Maryville College tomorrow at 1:00PM CST as they take on the Scots.