MURFREESBORO - It took an overtime period but the Hawks walked off the court as winners tonight after beating Newport News Apprentice School (15-6) 54-51. The Hawks used a 42% shooting performance and seven three pointers to help solidify the win and improve to 11-13 on the year. 

Playing in her final home game of the season, Lauryn Perry paced Chowan with 15 points and was 3-6 from beyond the three point arch. Eight players scored for the Hawks with Alicia McMorris netting 9 points and senior Joi Hazel, also playing in her final home game of the year, chipped in 8 points. 

The Hawks won the battle under the boards out rebounding Apprentice 42 to 39 in the game. They also held the Builders to 31% shooting on 16 of 52 shots. 

The Hawks will travel to Allen University on Saturday for a 4:00pm game.