NEWPORT NEWS, VA - The women's basketball team ended a four-game skid after hanging on to edge the Newport News Shipbuilders on the road. The 70-66 Chowan win snapped a seven game winning streak for the home standing Builders. 

Chowan took a 36-30 lead into the half but the Builders kept it close and even tied the game at 45-45 at the 10:51 mark of the second period. The Hawks scored six quick points over the next minute to stretch their lead to 51-45. They got up by as many as 11 points over the next five minutes of play before the Builders tried to edge their way back within striking distance. Despite their come back efforts, the Builders fell short and lost to the Hawks 70-66.

Chowan was paced by Alicia McMorris who was 4-5 from the floor, to include 3-3 from the three point arch. She also dished out 5 assists in the win. Joi Hazel followed McMorris with 15 points while Rachel Wood came off the bench to score 10 points.

The Hawks move to 7-8 on the year while the Builders pick up their 3rd loss at 10-3 on the season. Chowan will travel to Virginia Union University on Tuesday night for a 6:00pm match up. They return to the Helms Center on January 18th when they host NC Wesleyan at 7:00pm.