Bobcats' Comeback Attempt Falls Short at Iona

Saturday, January 15

New Rochelle, NY / Hynes Athletic Center

12:00 PM

Quinnipiac University

8-7,3-3MAAC

Iona

3-8,1-5MAAC

Quinnipiac

Iona

Photo by: Rob Rasmussen / P8Photos.com

1/15/2022 2:14:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

By: QU Athletic Communications

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Senior guard Mackenzie DeWees led the Bobcats with 14 points and six steals but it wasn't enough, as the Quinnipiac women's basketball team fell on the road against MAAC foe, 52-47, Saturday afternoon inside of the Hynes Athletic Center.

Mikala Morris tallied 11 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double, while Rose Caverly contributed 11 points and three assists.

The Bobcats fell to 8-7 on the season and 3-3 in the MAAC with the loss, while the Gaels improved to 3-8 on the campaign and 1-5 in conference-play.

SCORE
Iona 52, Quinnipiac 47

LOCATION
The Hynes Athletic Center | New Rochelle, N.Y.

RECORD
Quinnipiac 8-7 (3-3 MAAC) | Iona 3-8 (1-5 MAAC)

QUINNIPIAC STATISTICAL LEADERS

Points: Mackenzie DeWees (14), Rose Caverly (11), Mikala Morris (11)
Rebounds: Mikala Morris (14), Mackenzie DeWees (5), Cur'Tiera Haywood (3)
Steals: Mackenzie DeWees (6), Mikala Morris (3), Amani Free (2)

GAME SUMMARY

The two sides were nearly even through the first 10 minutes of play, with Iona carrying a slim 13-10 lead into the second quarter
The Gaels opened the second with a 9-3 run to push ahead 22-13 with 4:31 left in the half
Quinnipiac responded with a 7-2 run of its own to cut the deficit to 24-20 with 2:30 to go before the break
Iona used the final two minutes of the half to outscore Quinnipiac 5-2 to take a 29-22 lead into halftime
The Gaels used the first 7:50 of the second half to outscore the Bobcats 13-8, extending its lead to 42-30 before taking a 44-34 lead into the fourth
Quinnipiac used the first four minutes of the fourth quarter to outscore Iona 8-3, trimming the deficit to 47-42 with six minutes to go
The Bobcats were able to cut it to as close as 49-46 with two minutes left, but the Gaels withstood the run, holding on for the 52-47 win

NUMBERS AND NOTES

The loss marked the first time the Bobcats scored less than 50 points in a game since scoring 48 against Fairfield on Feb. 17, 2019
Mackenzie DeWees led the way with 14 points and six steals
DeWees has tallied five or more steals in seven games this season
Mikala Morris added 11 points and a game-high 14 rebounds for a double-double
The double-double marked the sixth of the season for Morris
Rose Caverly added 11 points and three assists

NEXT UP

The Bobcats will be back in action on Monday, Jan. 17, when Quinnipiac travels to Jersey City for a MAAC matinee with Saint Peter's
Tip-off from the Yanitelli Center is set for 1 p.m. on ESPN+

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