QU Comeback Falls Short At Mount St. Mary's

Thursday, January 11

Emmitsburg, MD

7:00 PM

Quinnipiac University

6-7,3-1MAAC

Mount St. Mary's

4-10,1-4MAAC

Team	1	2	3	4	F
Quinnipiac	8	15	17	10	50
Mount St. Mary's	20	14	12	10	56

Box Score (PDF)

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1/11/2024 9:26:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score

EMMITSBURG, MD. – The Quinnipiac women's basketball team fell to the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers by a final score of 56-50 on Thursday night. Ella O'Donnell led the way for the Bobcats, picking up 15 points in the loss.

With the loss, the Bobcats will fall to 6-7 on the season and 3-1 in the MAAC, while Mount St. Mary's will improve to 4-10 and 1-4 in conference play. The Mountaineers picked up their first win against the Bobcats since January 30, 2010.

The Mountaineers came out of the gates firing on all cylinders, shooting 53.3% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Ella O'Donnell had six of the Bobcats first eight points in this contest.

The Bobcats were able to pull within six with just under seven minutes to play in the second quarter. Ella O'Donnell knocked down a layup through traffic to make it a six-point game.

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From that point, it was all Mountaineers as they were able to extend the lead to 14 before ending the half up by 11.

The two sides traded points to start the third quarter, but a three from Grace LaBarge was able to bring the Bobcats within ten.

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Later in the quarter, LaBarge knocked down crucial free-throws to bring the Bobcats within three before the Mountaineers hit a three to end the quarter.

The final quarter saw the Bobcats trailing by six, but their comeback fell short as they were defeated by the Mountaineers.

NUMBERS AND NOTES

Ella O'Donnell led the way for the Bobcats, scoring 15 points on 50% shooting, while also picking up 14 rebounds.
Grace LaBarge tallied 12 points and grabbed eight rebounds in the losing effort.
Ava Sollenne came off the bench and knocked down three shots for a total of nine points.
Anna Foley grabbed five rebounds and picked up eight points.
Karson Martin scored six points and picked up three rebounds in the loss.
Maria Kealy picked up five assists and one steal.

NEXT TIME OUT

The Bobcats will be back in action on Saturday, January 13 as they return home to take on the Iona Gaels in Hamden.
Tip-off from M&T Bank Arena is set for 4 p.m.

To stay updated with all Quinnipiac women's basketball news, follow the program on Twitter/Instagram @QU_WBB or visit www.gobobcats.com/wbb.