Washington, D.C. - The women's basketball team fell to the Firebirds of the University of the District of Columbia, 82-47, this afternoon. Molloy sits at 9-11 on the season and 3-5 in East Coast Conference play in the loss while UDC is now 7-10 (5-3 ECC) in the victory.
How it Happened
- The Firebirds netted the first basket of the game and quickly went ahead by double digits on the back of a 12-0 run.
- The Lions would come within 10 in the final seconds of the first quarter, but trailed 23-11 after 10 minutes of play.
- The home team's run continued into the second quarter, scoring eight-straight points in four minutes.
- The Lions were held to two field goals in the frame and trailed 42-18 at the break.
- Layups from seniors Samantha Muller and Janel Moore brought the visitors to within 20, 42-22, early in the third quarter but the Firebirds were able to shoot at a 43 percent clip in the second half for the victory.
Top Performances
- Muller, graduate student Danielle Hippner, and junior Casey Campo each netted seven points for the Lions.
- Muller also topped the score sheet with a career-high five steals. Hippner put up six blocks in the effort.
- Junior Rosa Rizzitelli led with nine rebounds.
Up Next
Molloy steps out of league play for the final time this season as the Lions welcome Post University to Rockville Centre on Thursday (Jan. 30) at 5:00 p.m.
