Monday, November 6
Hamden, Conn.
5:30 PM
Quinnipiac University
1-0,0-0MAAC
70
vs
57
Maine
0-1,0-0America East
1
2
3
4
F
Maine
19
12
10
16
57
Quinnipiac
12
21
21
16
70
Photo by: Rob Rasmussen / P8Photos.com
Foley Leads Bobcats Past Maine in Opener
11/6/2023 7:48:00 PM | Women's Basketball
HAMDEN, Conn. – First-year Anna Foley led the way with 21 points in her collegiate debut to lead Quinnipiac women's basketball past America East powerhouse Maine, 70-57, in the 2023-24 opener on Monday evening inside of M&T Bank Arena.
Along with a game-high 21 points, Foley added five rebounds, four assists and two blocks, while captain Jackie Grisdale added 17 points.
With the win, the Bobcats open their campaign at 1-0 for the first time since the 2020-21 season, while Maine fell to 0-1 to start the 2023-24 season.
The Bobcats used the opening 2:40 of the contest to go on a 7-2 run before Maine fought back to take an 8-7 lead into the first media timeout. Out of the break, Maine closed the quarter with an 11-5 run to take a 19-12 lead into the second quarter.
The Bobcats did not go away quietly, going on a 13-6 run to knot the contest at 25-25 behind two three-pointers from Jackie Grisdale and one from Karson Martin for the first points of her collegiate career.
The Bobcats were able to extend the lead to 31-26 behind a swift 6-0 run to force a Maine timeout.
However, Maine closed the half with a 5-2 run to cut QU's lead to 33-31 heading into the break.
The Black Bears outscored the Bobcats 9-7 to open the half, knotting the contest at 40-40 before the Bobcats closed the third quarter with a 14-1 run to take a 54-41 lead into the fourth.
The Bobcats never lost their footing in the fourth, leading by as much as 18 in the frame before holding on for the eventual 70-57 victory in the season-opener.
NUMBERS AND NOTES
Along with a game-high 21 points, Foley added five rebounds, four assists and two blocks, while captain Jackie Grisdale added 17 points.
With the win, the Bobcats open their campaign at 1-0 for the first time since the 2020-21 season, while Maine fell to 0-1 to start the 2023-24 season.
The Bobcats used the opening 2:40 of the contest to go on a 7-2 run before Maine fought back to take an 8-7 lead into the first media timeout. Out of the break, Maine closed the quarter with an 11-5 run to take a 19-12 lead into the second quarter.
The Bobcats did not go away quietly, going on a 13-6 run to knot the contest at 25-25 behind two three-pointers from Jackie Grisdale and one from Karson Martin for the first points of her collegiate career.
First career bucket for K-Mart 😼#Foundation pic.twitter.com/KDylUNMr6y
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) November 6, 2023
The Bobcats were able to extend the lead to 31-26 behind a swift 6-0 run to force a Maine timeout.
What a pass❗️#NCAAWBB x 🎥 ESPN / @QU_WBB pic.twitter.com/eTHOpot7Ld
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessWBB) November 6, 2023
However, Maine closed the half with a 5-2 run to cut QU's lead to 33-31 heading into the break.
The Black Bears outscored the Bobcats 9-7 to open the half, knotting the contest at 40-40 before the Bobcats closed the third quarter with a 14-1 run to take a 54-41 lead into the fourth.
10-0 run for the Bobcats!!!
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) November 6, 2023
Foley is feeling it!! She's up to 16 points! pic.twitter.com/lZxkn9PBRb
The Bobcats never lost their footing in the fourth, leading by as much as 18 in the frame before holding on for the eventual 70-57 victory in the season-opener.
NUMBERS AND NOTES
- With the win, the Bobcats open the season at 1-0 for the first time since the 2020-21 season
- Anna Foley scored 21 points in her collegiate debut. The most by a rookie in their QU debut in the program's Div. I history.
- For the game, Foley totaled 21 points, five rebounds, four assists and two blocks
- Jackie Grisdale added 17 points
- Ella O'Donnell recorded 16 points and five rebounds in the win
- Karson Martin totaled nine points and four assists off the bench in her collegiate debut
- Paige Girardi added seven rebounds and three assists to contribute to the the victory in her collegiate debut
- The Bobcats will be back in action on Sunday, Nov. 12, when they travel to Boston for a contest with Harvard
- Tip-off from Lavietes Pavilion is set for 2 p.m.
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
Maine
QU
FG%
.358
.509
3FG%
.160
.462
FT%
.625
.625
RB
38
28
TO
10
8
STL
3
1
Game Leaders
Pts
21
FGM
9
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
17
FGM
6
3FGM
4
FTM
1
Pts
16
FGM
5
3FGM
0
FTM
6
Pts
9
FGM
4
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
Forward/Center
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Guard
/ Women's Basketball
Guard
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/ Women's Basketball
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