FLORENCE, S.C. – The Chowan Women's Basketball team could not hold off the hot Francis Marion Patriots in the second half as the Hawks dropped the East Division Conference Carolinas contest on the road on Tuesday evening.

THE BASICS

FINAL | Chowan 73, Francis Marion 89

RECORDS | Chowan 8-7 (8-3, 2-3), Francis Marion 14-5 (9-1, 4-1)

LOCATION | Florence, S.C. (Smith University Center)

INSIDE THE BOXSCORE

Chowan rallied to take a two-point lead heading into the locker room after an 8-0 run to lead 39-37.

The Patriots shot 62.5% in the third quarter to pull away on their way to a 30-point frame.

Five Hawks scored in double-figures with Meara Carter leading the way with 12 points and six rebounds.  Tynasia Bunting, Sydney Roberts, and Imani Hickman added 11 points each.  Desiree Askew tallied 10 points.

Chowan forced 26 turnovers but could not capitalize on the miscues leading to only 17 points.

The Hawks were ranked second, while the Patriots were fourth in the first-edition of the league's KPI rankings.

UP NEXT

Chowan hits the road for a crucial cross-divisional contest against Belmont Abbey on Saturday, February 3.