Sunday, December 4
Hamden, Conn.
12:00 PM
Quinnipiac University
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Haywood Leads Bobcats' Fourth Quarter Charge in Win Over St. Francis Brooklyn
12/4/2022 2:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HAMDEN, Conn. – In what proved to be a defensive battle, the Quinnipiac women's basketball team (4-3) was able to remain undefeated at home, downing Saint Francis Brooklyn (1-8), 49-45, Sunday afternoon inside of M&T Bank Arena.
The Bobcats saw three players reach double-figures in scoring, led by Cur'Tiera Haywood's 12 points on the afternoon. Rose Caverly and Jackie Grisdale contributed 10 points apiece.
Haywood, Mikala Morris and Mary Baskerville anchored the defense, combining for 13 rebounds, eight blocks and five steals between the trio.
It was a slow start for the Bobcats offensively, as the Terriers held Quinnipiac to 2-for-15 (13.3%) from the floor in the first quarter, with St. Francis Brooklyn taking a 12-7 lead into the second quarter.
The Terriers opened the second quarter with a swift 5-1 run to push ahead 17-8 before Jackie Grisdale halted the run with a three-pointer with 7:13 remaining in the first half. However, St. Francis Brooklyn responded with a 7-1 run to push its lead to 12 at 24-12, its largest lead of the first half.
Quinnipiac was able to hold St. Francis Brooklyn to just two points over the final 3:44 of the half, cutting the deficit to 26-18 entering the break.
After falling behind 34-23 in the third quarter, the Bobcats used the final 5:45 of the frame to go on a 14-4 run, cutting the deficit to 38-37 entering the fourth.
Quinnipiac held St. Francis to 1-for-11 (9%) shooting during the run, capped by Mary Baskerville's huge score and block to close the quarter.
Quinnipiac maintained its momentum into the fourth, going on a 10-0 run over the opening 8:50 of the fourth to take a 47-38 lead.
The Bobcats ended up holding the Terriers to just seven points on 3-for-11 (27.3%) shooting in the fourth quarter, as they held on for the 49-45 victory.
NUMBERS AND NOTES
The Bobcats saw three players reach double-figures in scoring, led by Cur'Tiera Haywood's 12 points on the afternoon. Rose Caverly and Jackie Grisdale contributed 10 points apiece.
Haywood, Mikala Morris and Mary Baskerville anchored the defense, combining for 13 rebounds, eight blocks and five steals between the trio.
It was a slow start for the Bobcats offensively, as the Terriers held Quinnipiac to 2-for-15 (13.3%) from the floor in the first quarter, with St. Francis Brooklyn taking a 12-7 lead into the second quarter.
The Terriers opened the second quarter with a swift 5-1 run to push ahead 17-8 before Jackie Grisdale halted the run with a three-pointer with 7:13 remaining in the first half. However, St. Francis Brooklyn responded with a 7-1 run to push its lead to 12 at 24-12, its largest lead of the first half.
Quinnipiac was able to hold St. Francis Brooklyn to just two points over the final 3:44 of the half, cutting the deficit to 26-18 entering the break.
After falling behind 34-23 in the third quarter, the Bobcats used the final 5:45 of the frame to go on a 14-4 run, cutting the deficit to 38-37 entering the fourth.
🌹 caps a 12-4 QU run 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/cj0ooJUpJw
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) December 4, 2022
Quinnipiac held St. Francis to 1-for-11 (9%) shooting during the run, capped by Mary Baskerville's huge score and block to close the quarter.
OH MY MARY!!!! SHE IS EVERYWHERE!!! Five blocks for the fifth-year!! pic.twitter.com/HU4wKMrD6r
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) December 4, 2022
Quinnipiac maintained its momentum into the fourth, going on a 10-0 run over the opening 8:50 of the fourth to take a 47-38 lead.
MAKE it 10-0!!!! CT WILL NOT BE DENIED!!!! pic.twitter.com/cOVzaRjbil
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) December 4, 2022
The Bobcats ended up holding the Terriers to just seven points on 3-for-11 (27.3%) shooting in the fourth quarter, as they held on for the 49-45 victory.
NUMBERS AND NOTES
- The Bobcats remained undefeated at home on the campaign, moving to 3-0 inside of M&T Bank Arena in 2022-23
- Since the 2012-13 season, Quinnipiac owns a record of 116-24 (.829) in games played at home
- The Bobcats held St. Francis Brooklyn to 18-for-59 (30.5%) shooting from the floor
- Haywood led Quinnipiac with 12 points and added two steals and two blocks
- Haywood scored six of her 12 points in the fourth quarter
- Caverly contributed 10 points and three steals
- Grisdale added 10 points and tied her career-high of seven rebounds
- Baskerville tallied two points, two steals and a season-high five blocks
- Her five blocks were the most by a QU player this season
- Quinnipiac will be back in action on Wednesday, Dec. 7, when the Bobcats play host to Yale
- Tip-off from M&T Bank Arena is set for 6 p.m.
- Tickets can be purchased HERE
To stay up to date with all Quinnipiac women's basketball news, follow the program on Twitter/Instagram @QU_WBB or visit www.gobobcats.com/wbb.
Team Stats
SFBK
QU
FG%
.305
.304
3FG%
.261
.375
FT%
1.000
.643
RB
46
32
TO
25
12
STL
6
12
Game Leaders
Pts
12
FGM
5
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
10
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
1
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
1
FTM
1
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