Waterville, ME – Women's Basketball was outdueled at home against the Husson University Eagles on Saturday, December 7^th, 2024. The final score was 66-79 in the second conference game of the season.
 
Thomas College: Overall (1-8), NAC (1-1)
Husson University: Overall (1-6), NAC (1-1)
 
How it Happened:

• The Terriers fell into a hole early, with the Eagles jumping out to an early 11-2 lead.
• Layups from Sky Kubwalo and Pryelle Kesse-Beda cut the Eagle lead later in the quarter.
• Going into the second the Terriers found themselves down 13-23 but looked to bounce back.
• The Terriers started the second quarter on a roll, going on an 11-1 to tie things up at 24-24.
• Important points from Kubwalo helped lead the Terriers back into the game.
• After some back-and-forth play, the Terriers took the lead with two minutes remaining thanks to three straight points from Mollie Gray
• The Terriers held the lead until 17 seconds left in the half, when the Eagles scored from a layup to take a 37-36 lead going into halftime.
• The Eagles began the third quarter with four quick points, then a 10-0 run minutes later to make things 51-38.
• With two minutes left in the third the Terriers battled back, scoring six straight points thanks to Kay McLellan, Annabelle Morris, and Yaribel Pena.
• Despite the scoring run the Terriers entered the fourth quarter down 50-63.
• Both teams traded points to begin the final quarter, with Elena Alderman hitting two three-point shots in quick succession to make it 69-58.
• With four minutes remaining Kubwalo scored five straight points, but it wasn't enough as the Terriers eventually fell 66-79.

 
Inside the Stats:

• Sky Kubwalo – 18 Points, 5 Rebounds
• Elena Alderman – 13 Points

 
What's Next:

• Women's Basketball will look to bounce back when they take on Salem State University at home on Saturday, January 4^th, 2025. Game time is scheduled for 1:00 PM.