NORTHAMPTON, Mass. – Immaculata women's basketball rallied in the fourth quarter on Sunday afternoon, overcoming a late deficit to defeat the University of Hartford, 62-59, and close out the Tyler Tip-Off Tournament with a victory at Ainsworth Gymnasium.
The Mighty Macs improve to 1-1 on the season with the win.
HOW IT HAPPENED AGAINST HARTFORD
- Hartford opened the game with a 16-13 lead after the first quarter. Immaculata kept pace behind Meg Robbins, who scored six points in the opening period, while Abby Grillo connected from beyond the arc.
- The Mighty Macs responded in the second quarter, outscoring Hartford 14-11 to even the contest at 27-27 heading into halftime. Immaculata got contributions from throughout the lineup, with Robbins and Carly Coleman scoring to keep the game close.
- Immaculata took control in the third quarter, putting together a 20-point period to build a 47-42 advantage. Robbins scored seven points in the quarter, while Sabrina Little added six and Grillo contributed four.
- Hartford battled back in the fourth quarter, eventually taking a 59-56 lead with under a minute remaining. Coleman answered with a layup at the 44-second mark to pull the Mighty Macs within one. After Little stole the ball, she converted a fast-break layup with 18 seconds remaining to put Immaculata ahead, 60-59. Grillo then came up with a steal on the defensive end and then sank two free throws with one second left to seal the 62-59 victory.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Coleman led all Immaculata scorers with 17 points and pulled down a team-high 12 rebounds for a double-double, her second in as many games. She also added three assists and two blocks.
- Little finished with 12 points, including the go-ahead basket in the final 18 seconds, while adding three rebounds and two steals.
- Robbins contributed 11 points and three rebounds.
- Grillo filled the stat sheet with nine points, six assists, four rebounds and two steals.
- Lianna Adames added nine points, including three three-pointers.
- Immaculata shot 45.5 percent from the field and 35.3 percent from three-point range while holding Hartford to 39.3 percent shooting overall.
UP NEXT
The Mighty Macs return to action on Wednesday, November 11, when they travel to Widener University for a non-conference matchup. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m.
