MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan Women's Basketball team could not overcome a tough shooting night as the Hawks were dealt a 70-57 loss in Conference Carolinas action on Friday evening against North Greenville.

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 57, North Greenville 70

RECORDS | Chowan 11-6 (11-4), North Greenville 6-13 (6-9)

LOCATION | Murfreesboro, N.C. (Hawks Athletic Center)

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Aniah Patterson led the Hawks with 16 points.  Destiny Robinson posted a double-double with 13 points and 13 rebounds.

Chowan shot 29.9% (20-67) from the floor including being held to nine points in the second quarter.

HOW IT HAPPENED

First Quarter:

After the opening basket by the Crusaders, Aniah Patterson scored the first five points for the Hawks knocking down a triple and a pair from the line.  Olivia Gaither knocked down a jumper before another 5-0 run by Patterson allowed the Hawks to lead 12-7.

Destiny Robinson posted a pair of buckets before Jahkeria Bagby notched a pair from the stripe to lead 18-10.  Olivia Gaither added a pair from the line prior to Aniah Patterson knocking down a jumper before the buzzer to lead 22-14.

Second Quarter:

Destiny Robinson added a jumper to open up the scoring before NGU went on a 12-2 run to even the score at 26-all.  Monique tallied a pair from the line before ending the run with a layup.

Olivia Gaither added a pair at the stripe to maintain the advantage before the Crusaders finished off the half with a 5-0 run to lead 33-31.

Third Quarter:

Aniah Patterson opened the scoring in the half with a pair of jumpers.  Keibra Hopkins added a jumper to slow the NGU run as the Crusaders opened up the advantage to 43-37.

Destiny Robinson tallied a jumper before a three minute drought.  Tyaysia Sharpe posted back-to-back buckets to trim the deficit to 48-43.

NGU led 51-43 at the end of the quarter.

Fourth Quarter:

Destiny Robinson posted an old-fashioned three-point play to start the scoring in the frame.  Monique Jones and Robinson posted a basket each to keep the contest manageable, 56-50.

NGU opened up their advantage to double-figures before Monique Jones posted a layup and Tyaysia Sharpe knocked down a triple.

The Hawks would not connect from the floor the final three minutes of the contest as NGU finished off the scoring.

UP NEXT

Chowan will look to rebound on Saturday, February 5 as the Hawks host Converse in the second meeting of the season.  Tip-off is slated for 2pm.