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Hawks Season Comes to and End in WNIT First Round Loss at Virginia, 48-42

Women's Basketball SJU Athletic Communications

Hawks Season Comes to and End in WNIT First Round Loss at Virginia, 48-42

March 18, 2006

Box Score

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Following two weeks of rest and preparation for the postseason, both the Saint Joseph's women's basketball team and Virginia showed rust in the first round of the Women's National Invitation Tournament Saturday at University Hall. Unfortunately for the Hawks, the ball didn't bounce their way enough times as they fell 48-42 to the Cavaliers. Following a transition season last year, Saint Joseph's returned to prominence this season as it finished 20-11.

The Hawks jumped out to a 4-0 lead early, and clung to an 11-10 advantage with 11:34 to go in the first half.

From there, Virginia went on a 9-0 run over the next four minutes to take a 19-11 lead on a Lyndra Littles layin at 7:39.

The Cavaliers would take a 27-20 edge into the half as the Hawks finished 6-of 19 from the field.

In the second half, Saint Joseph's cut the deficit to three, 27-24 on a pair of Timisha Gomez free throws at 16:49.

However, the Hawks would go cold from the floor over the next 8:27 as Virginia used a 12-3 run to open a 39-27 advantage at 8:22.

Saint Joseph's fought back to within six, 45-39, with the ball with 38 seconds remaining. Unfortunately for the Hawks, they missed their ensuing shot and Virginia would add three free throws before a three pointer by SJU senior Maura McBryan ended the game at 48-42.

For the game, the Hawks shot 28.6 percent (12-of-42) and committed 23 turnovers, while the Cavaliers finished 20-of-56 (35.7 percent) with 14 turnovers.

Individually, Gomez led the Hawks with 11 points, while junior guard Whitney Ffrench add 10. Freshman Hillary Klimowicz added six points and 10 rebounds, while senior Faith Schutte and Maura McBryan added eight and five points apiece. Sophomore Erica Pollock added three points and freshman Mary Kate McDade added one point.

At the other end, Siedah Williams led the way with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

With the win, Virginia improves to 19-11.

Saint Joseph's finishes the season 20-11 overall, made its 20th postseason berth and earned its 16th season of 20 wins.

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