Hawks can't find rhythm vs Asbury
DEMOREST, Ga.- Huntington Women's Basketball (1-3 Overall), faced Asbury University(3-3 Overall) where they fell 89-50.
Highlights
First Half:
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In the early minutes of the game, both teams exchanged turnovers and defensive possessions. The Eagles jumped ahead over the Hawks though, leading 10-4 with 6:18 left in the first quarter.
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With 4:23 remaining, Asbury made a free throw which led to a 13 point lead of 17-4 over the hawks and resulting in a 7-0 run.
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The score at the end of the first quarter was 28-7, with Asbury leading the Hawks.
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Makayla Ford for Huntington hit a 3 point shot to boost the Hawks point total from 11 to 14 with 1:33 in the second quarter. This cut the Asbury lead down to 47-14.
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The score at the end of the second quarter was 49-19.
Second half:
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With 7:53 left in the game, Asbury hit a three pointer to extend the lead to 54-22.
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At 4:08 mark, the Hawks went on back to back scoring trips to cut the lead down to 62-27.
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At the end of the third quarter, the score was 74-32.
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With 3:13 in the 4th quarter, the Hawks went on a 10-0 run to make the score 86-48.
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The final score of the game was 89-50.
Key Notes
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Asbury shot 47% from the field while Huntington shot 27%.
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Asbury went 10 for 29 from 3 point range while the Hawks went 4 for 25.
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The Hawks outshot the Eagles 80% to 59% from the free throw line.
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Huntingdon's only lead was a 2-0 start to the game.
Hawk top performers:
#4 Kinston Davis- 14 pts, 7 reb, 1 block.
#34 Deshauna Foote- 10 pts, 5 reb, 1 ast.
#35 Brianna McGruder- 9 pts, 5 reb.
The Lady Hawks continue play tomorrow when they face Birmingham Southern College. Tip off is set for 2:00 CT.