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Bobcats Come Out on Top at Fairfield in OT
2/11/2023 4:50:00 PM | Women's Basketball
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – In a contest that needed five extra minutes to decide a winner Quinnipiac women's basketball came out on top, extending its win streak to eight consecutive games with a 66-60 road victory in overtime over Fairfield Saturday afternoon inside of Leo D. Mahoney Arena.
With the win, the Bobcats improved to 17-7 overall on the season and 12-3 in the MAAC, while the Stags fell to 13-11 overall and 9-6 in conference play. Mikala Morris led Quinnipiac with a team-best 15 points. Grace LaBarge added a career-high 12 points, while Rose Caverly totaled 10 points.
The two sides were nearly even through the first five minutes of play, with Quinnipiac holding a slim 7-6 lead. However, the Stags closed the quarter with an 8-2 run to carry a 14-9 lead into the second.
The Bobcats opened the second quarter scoring the first three points of the frame, led by ab highlight block then a layup from Mary Baskerville.
The Stags were unwavered, responding with a swift 8-0 run to extend their lead to 22-12 before the Bobcats called a timeout. Out of the timeout, Quinnipiac responded with a 9-2 run, trimming the deficit to three and forcing a Fairfield timeout.
Out of the timeout, the Stags outscored the Bobcats 4-3 over the remainder of the half to take a 29-25 lead into halftime.
After falling behind 35-28 in the third, Quinnipiac responded with an 8-0 run to take a 36-35 lead with 3:29 left in the frame. After Fairfield took a 37-36 lead on a layup, the Bobcats closed the quarter with a 5-0 run to take a 41-37 lead into the fourth.
Quinnipiac maintained momentum in the fourth, opening the frame with a 7-0 run, capped by a three from Jackie Grisdale to extend Quinnipiac's lead to 11, its largest of the game.
Fairfield did not go away quietly, responding with a 13-2 run to take a 51-50 lead with 1:22 remaining in regulation. After a Quinnipiac timeout, Morris received the ball at the high post, made a spin toward the basket, and made the layup to put the Bobcats ahead, 52-51.
Fairfield was able to tie the game on a free throw, sending the game to overtime.
Quinnipiac opened the overtime period with an 8-2 run behind two three-pointers from Rose Caverly, pushing the Bobcats ahead 60-54 with 1:49 remaining
The Stags would cut the Bobcats' lead to as close as three, but it wasn't enough as the Bobcats held on for the 66-60 victory.
NUMBERS AND NOTES
NEXT TIME OUT
With the win, the Bobcats improved to 17-7 overall on the season and 12-3 in the MAAC, while the Stags fell to 13-11 overall and 9-6 in conference play. Mikala Morris led Quinnipiac with a team-best 15 points. Grace LaBarge added a career-high 12 points, while Rose Caverly totaled 10 points.
The two sides were nearly even through the first five minutes of play, with Quinnipiac holding a slim 7-6 lead. However, the Stags closed the quarter with an 8-2 run to carry a 14-9 lead into the second.
The Bobcats opened the second quarter scoring the first three points of the frame, led by ab highlight block then a layup from Mary Baskerville.
Mary is just 𝐔𝐍𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋 🤯 pic.twitter.com/rtqfUMPOpa
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) February 11, 2023
The Stags were unwavered, responding with a swift 8-0 run to extend their lead to 22-12 before the Bobcats called a timeout. Out of the timeout, Quinnipiac responded with a 9-2 run, trimming the deficit to three and forcing a Fairfield timeout.
CT caps a 9-2 run 🔥🔥🔥
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) February 11, 2023
Timeout Fairfield, Bobcats down three!! pic.twitter.com/OkxVr2gnGL
Out of the timeout, the Stags outscored the Bobcats 4-3 over the remainder of the half to take a 29-25 lead into halftime.
After falling behind 35-28 in the third, Quinnipiac responded with an 8-0 run to take a 36-35 lead with 3:29 left in the frame. After Fairfield took a 37-36 lead on a layup, the Bobcats closed the quarter with a 5-0 run to take a 41-37 lead into the fourth.
Quinnipiac maintained momentum in the fourth, opening the frame with a 7-0 run, capped by a three from Jackie Grisdale to extend Quinnipiac's lead to 11, its largest of the game.
7-0 run to open the quarter extends the lead to 11!
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) February 11, 2023
THE VIBES ARE IMMACULATE ✨ pic.twitter.com/5AC4OGsAmf
Fairfield did not go away quietly, responding with a 13-2 run to take a 51-50 lead with 1:22 remaining in regulation. After a Quinnipiac timeout, Morris received the ball at the high post, made a spin toward the basket, and made the layup to put the Bobcats ahead, 52-51.
WE HAVE THE LEAD!!!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/yJhl4zQlPm
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) February 11, 2023
Fairfield was able to tie the game on a free throw, sending the game to overtime.
Quinnipiac opened the overtime period with an 8-2 run behind two three-pointers from Rose Caverly, pushing the Bobcats ahead 60-54 with 1:49 remaining
🌹🌹🌹 pic.twitter.com/N4QUjnLogc
— Quinnipiac Women's Basketball (@QU_WBB) February 11, 2023
The Stags would cut the Bobcats' lead to as close as three, but it wasn't enough as the Bobcats held on for the 66-60 victory.
NUMBERS AND NOTES
- Holding Fairfield to 60 points, the Bobcats have yet to allow a non-Power 5 opponent to reach 70 points in a game through 22 games
- With the win, Quinnipiac head coach Tricia Fabbri boasts 499 career wins, two away from 500
- With the win, the Bobcats extend their win streak to eight straight games, their longest since 2018-19 (21 games)
- Mikala Morris led the way with 15 points and added six rebounds
- Grace LaBarge scored a career-high 12 points and added seven rebounds and three steals
- Her three steals and seven rebounds tied her career-high in both categories
- Rose Caverly added 10 points and five rebounds
- Mackenzie DeWees contributed nine points and six rebounds
NEXT TIME OUT
- Quinnipiac will be back in action on Thursday, Feb. 16, when the Bobcats travel to take on MAAC foe Mount St. Mary's
- Tip-off from Knott Arena is set for 7 p.m. on ESPN3
Team Stats
QU
Fairf
FG%
.333
.371
3FG%
.250
.261
FT%
.667
.667
RB
47
35
TO
21
22
STL
12
14
Game Leaders
Pts
15
FGM
6
3FGM
0
FTM
3
Pts
12
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
5
Pts
10
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
1
3FGM
0
FTM
7
Players Mentioned
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