NCAA WBB RESULTS: DEC.12TH
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By Gary Bell Thursday, December 12, 2024
Thrilling Thursday Matchups Across Women's College Basketball
UConn @ Notre Dame
The stage was set for a classic rivalry as the Top-ranked UConn Huskies traveled to South Bend to face the 7th-ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish. The Irish emerged victorious in front of a raucous home crowd, defeating UConn 79-68.
Super sophomore Hannah Hidalgo led the way for Notre Dame, lighting up the scoreboard with an impressive 29 points. On the opposing side, UConn's star guard Paige Bueckers showed her mettle, scoring 25 points in a valiant effort. Notre Dame’s defense proved pivotal, stifling UConn's attempts to mount a comeback in the final minutes.
Shaw @ Norfolk State
Norfolk State delivered a dominant performance on their home court, cruising past Shaw with a commanding 90-57 victory. Kierra Wheeler was unstoppable for Norfolk State, dropping 22 points, while D'Ayzha Akinson led Shaw with 16 points in a tough outing for her team.
East Carolina @ Hampton
East Carolina flexed their defensive and offensive prowess against Hampton, securing a convincing 79-47 win. Amiya Joyner paced ECU with 16 points, while Hampton’s Jenae Dublin showcased her scoring ability with 18 points, though it wasn’t enough to bridge the gap.
Boston University @ UMass Lowell
In a tightly contested battle, Boston University edged out UMass Lowell 62-55. Allison Schwertner’s 13 points provided a steady offensive anchor for BU, while Abbey Lindsey’s 12 points stood out for UMass Lowell in the close loss.
North Dakota @ Drake
Drake University asserted their dominance with an 82-63 win over North Dakota. Ava Hawthorne led all scorers with 18 points for Drake, while Kiera Pemberton’s 13 points were a bright spot for North Dakota in an otherwise tough outing.
Chattanooga @ Bellarmine
One of the night’s most thrilling games saw Bellarmine narrowly edge Chattanooga, 67-66, in a nail-biter. Erin Toller was the hero for Bellarmine, dropping 19 points, while Chattanooga’s Gianna Corbitt contributed 16 points in a valiant but ultimately short-lived effort.
Grambling @ Louisville
Louisville’s high-octane offense was on full display as they dismantled Grambling 96-57. Olivia Cochran was a force to be reckoned with, scoring 18 points for the Cardinals. Grambling’s Lydia Freeman managed 13 points in the face of relentless pressure from Louisville.
NJIT @ Wagner
Wagner pulled off a dramatic 62-60 victory over NJIT in a game that went down to the wire. Julia Fabozzi’s stellar 23-point performance powered Wagner, while Olivia Kulyk’s 15 points kept NJIT within striking distance until the final buzzer.
Bradley @ Illinois
Illinois showcased their talent with a solid 70-52 win over Bradley. Adalia McKenzie was a standout for Illinois, tallying 23 points, while Soleil Barnes led Bradley with 12 points in a determined effort.
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