Hempstead, N.Y. - The women's basketball team dropped a one-point decision, 52-51, to Division I neighbor Hofstra University this evening from the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex. Molloy now sits 1-2 while Hofstra improved 1-1 with the victory. Graduate student Safiyyah Lee netted her 1000th career point in the effort.

How it Happened

• After graduate student Maya Thomas netted the first three points of the game, the Pride went on a 5-0 run. 
• Four-straight free throws from Lee gave Molloy its first lead, 9-8, after the first 10 minutes of play.
• The maroon and white led by as much as five, 24-19, at the end of the first half. 
• The Pride tied the contest, 28-28, midway through the third quarter before field goals from Thomas and sophomore Trinity Hudson and a free throw from senior Gabriella Aspuru put the Lions back up in front, 33-28. 
• The home team ended the third quarter on a 5-0 run to lead 37-36 headed into the final 10 minutes of action.
• The score was tied three times through the final eight minutes before a steal and layup from Sorelle Ineza put the Pride in front, 49-47. 
• Lee would hit a three-pointer as the buzzer sounded to bring Molloy within one, 52-51, in a strong performance against the Division I foe. 

Top Performances

• Lee led the Lions with 19 points, including going 9-of-11 from the charity stripe. The guard added seven rebounds, two blocks, and two steals in the effort.
• Thomas netted 11 points to go with a team-high three assists.
• Aspuru recorded a career-high five blocks while senior Morgan Staab added six rebounds and Hudson tallied eight points.

Up Next
The Lions will be on the road on Friday (Nov. 19) as they take on Holy Family at 5:00 p.m. from Philadelphia, Pa.