Women's Hoops Dropped by Stonehill 68-35
Easton, MA- The Lady Deacons weekend did not get any easier today as they fell to last year's Northeast-10 regular season Stonehill College this afternoon in the Stonehill Classic by a score of 68-35. The Skyhawks improve their season record to 2-0 and the Lady Deacons fall to 0-2 after opening weekend.
Stonehill quickly jumped out to a 16-3 lead before 5 minutes had expired in the first half. The Skyhawks defense managed to hold BC's offense to 6-34 from the field in period 1 and played even better on the offensive end shooting 60% making 12-20 field goals. Stonehill entered the break up 38-18.
The Skyhawks would be continue to add to their lead in the second half, continuing their hot shooting (11-18) and while keeping BC from cutting into their lead on the defensive end.
Tiffany McDaniel would lead the Lady Deacons with 11 points and would also grab 8 boards.
Alexis Sweeney would add 8 points of her own and also have 2 steals.
The Lady Deacons will look to get into the win column next Saturday in their home opener vs. UMass Lowell with tipoff set for 1pm.