Bobcats Advance to MAAC Semifinals After 21-Point Victory Over Saint Peter's

Wednesday, March 9

Atlantic City, N.J. / Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall

3:30 PM

Quinnipiac University

20-10,14-6MAAC

#7 Saint Peter's

13-18,9-11MAAC

Saint Peter's

Quinnipiac

Bobcats Advance to MAAC Semifinals After 21-Point Victory Over Saint Peter's

3/9/2022 5:49:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

By: QU Athletic Communications

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Mackenzie DeWees became the 16th member in Quinnipiac's Div. I program-history to score 1,000 career points, as the senior led the second-seeded Bobcats past seventh-seeded Saint Peter's, 63-42, in the MAAC Quarterfinals on Wednesday afternoon inside of Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall. With the win the Bobcats advance to the MAAC Semifinals for the first time since the 2018-19 season, where they will await the winner of the No. 3 Manhattan and No. 11 Canisius.

Mikala Morris contributed 13 points, eight rebounds and two blocks, while Tiera White added eight and five boards in the victory.

Quinnipiac improved its record to 20-10 with the victory, marking the 11th 20-win season for head coach Tricia Fabbri while at the helm.

FULL POSTGAME PRESS CONFERENCE

SCORE
#2 Quinnipiac 63, #7 Saint Peter's 42

LOCATION
Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall | Atlantic City, NJ

RECORD
Quinnipiac 20-10 (14-6 MAAC) | Saint Peter's 13-18 (9-11 MAAC)

QUINNIPIAC STATISTICAL LEADERS

Points: Mackenzie DeWees (15), Mikala Morris (13), Tiera White (8)
Rebounds: Mikala Morris (8), Mackenzie DeWees (5), Tiera White (5)
Assists: Rose Caverly (7), Amani Free (2), Five tied (1)

GAME SUMMARY

The Peacocks held the Bobcats to four points over the first eight minutes of play, taking an 18-4 lead in the process
QU closed the quarter with a 6-0 run to trim the deficit to 18-10 entering the second quarter
The Bobcats opened the second quarter with back-to-back three's from Sajada Bonner and Mikala Morris to trim the deficit to 18-16 with eight minutes remaining in the half
After Saint Peter's pushed its lead to 23-16, QU closed the quarter with a 9-0 run to take a 26-23 lead into halftime
Quinnipiac opened the second half with an 8-3 run to push ahead 34-26 before taking a 45-35 lead into the fourth quarter
The Bobcats used a 12-1 run to push its lead to 57-36, before coasting to a 63-42 victory

NUMBERS AND NOTES

With the win, QU advances to the MAAC Semifinals for the first time since the 2018-19 season
Quinnipiac improved to 17-0 all-time against Saint Peter's
The win marked number 20 on the season for the Bobcats, logging 11 20-win seasons for head coach Tricia Fabbri
Quinnipiac trailed by as 14 points with two minutes remaining in the first quarter
Mackenzie DeWees led the way with 15 points, five rebounds and two steals
She became the 16th player in Quinnipiac's Div. I history to reach 1,000 career points
DeWees scored all 15 of her points in the second half and 11 in the third quarter
Mikala Morris added 13 points, eight rebounds and two blocks
Tiera White contributed eight points and five rebounds in just 11 minutes of play off the bench
Sajada Bonner added seven points
QU forced Saint Peter's to shoot 23.3% (14-of-60) from the field

NEXT TIME OUT

The Bobcats will be back in action on Friday March 11, when Quinnipiac continues play in the MAAC Semifinals
As the No. 2 seed, QU will take on the winner of the No. 3 vs. No 11 seeded matchup
Tip-off from Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall is set for 1:30 PM on ESPN+
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