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68
Quincy Quincy 9-13,8-8 GLVC
74
Winner McKendree McK 17-5,13-3 GLVC
Quincy Quincy
9-13,8-8 GLVC
68
Final
74
McKendree McK
17-5,13-3 GLVC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
Quincy Quincy 17 18 22 11 68
McKendree McK 23 17 16 18 74

Game Recap: Women's Basketball | | Madelyn Stephen, Sports Information GA

Women's Basketball Grabs Home Win Over Hawks

LEBANON, Ill. - McKendree University women's basketball secured another home win against Great Lakes Valley Conference opponent Quincy University. The Bearcats improve to 17-5 on the year and 13-3 in conference play.

McKendree led the first quarter 23-17, with the help of senior forward Naomi McDaniel with six early points. At the half, the Bearcats kept the lead with a score of 40-35 with senior guard Madyson Harper hitting four three's. Offense slowed down for the Bearcats in the third quarter, but with their defense in the fourth quarter they locked down the Hawks, only allowing them to 11 points. This momentum carried the Bearcats to a final score of 74-68.

Leading the Bearcats in scoring was junior guard Clare Breden with 17 points, shooting 54% from the field. Senior guard Madyson Harper also tabbed in 15 points, shooting 5-8 from the three point line, and adding in six assists. McDainiel led the way defensively for McKendree, snatching down nine rebounds and also adding 14 points. From the line, the Bearcats went 16-17 shooting 94.1%.

The Bearcats are back in action at home this Saturday, Feb. 10 at 1:00 p.m. against the University of Illinois-Springfield.

 
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