MURFREESBORO, N.C. – The Chowan Women's Basketball team had a chance to tie the contest late as the attempt would miss in a 57-55 loss to UNC Pembroke in a Conference Carolinas clash at the top of the league on Wednesday night.

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 55, UNC Pembroke 57

RECORDS | Chowan 9-5 (5-3), UNC Pembroke 10-6 (7-1)

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

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Imani Hickman collected her second straight double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Hawks.  Aniah Patterson chipped in with nine points, six assists, and four steals.

Meara Carter came off the bench to produce eight points and six rebounds.

HOW IT HAPPENED

First Quarter:

Imani Hickman scored the first seven points for the Hawks in a variety of ways including at the stripe and from behind the arc to lead 7-3 early.  Destiny Robinson and Meara Carter traded baskets as UNC Pembroke took the lead 13-11.  Tyaysia Sharpe knocked down a triple and Jayah King-Johnson added a layup to lead 16-15 at the end of the opening frame.

Second Quarter:

Imani Hickman and Aniah Patterson started the frame off with back-to-back triples to lead 22-15.  The Braves went on a 10-0 run before Sydney Roberts connected from deep and added a free throw to regain the lead 26-25.

Destiny Robinson picked up a point at the stripe before Tyaysia Sharpe scored in transition to lead 29-25.  Chowan went into the locker room with a 29-27 advantage.

Third Quarter:

Imani Hickman collected the first five points of the half for the Hawks picking up a pair from the stripe and knocking down a three-pointer.  Aniah Patterson hit a jumper to lead 36-30.

After a UNCP bucket, Yasmine Brown sparked a quick 6-0 run with a layup followed by a pair of freebies by Keibra Hopkins and Jayah King-Johnson to lead 42-39.  UNCP ended the quarter on an 8-1 run to trail 43-41.

Fourth Quarter:

Aniah Patterson hit a jumper along with four points from Meara Carter as UNCP rallied to take a 53-49 lead.  Carter added a layup before a jumper by Destiny Robinson.  Patterson hit a pair from the stripe to even the score at 55-all with 1:29 remaining.

UNC Pembroke collected the final basket with 1:08 remaining as Chowan missed their final two shots despite having an attempt in the final 3.1 seconds.

UP NEXT

Chowan will look to rebound after their first home loss of the season as the Hawks welcome Southern Wesleyan to town on Saturday, January 14.  Tip-off is slated for 2pm.