Lady Hornets Stagger at Home to Hofstra

DOVER, Del. – A forgettable first half for the Delaware State women’s basketball team (3-9), headlined by being held to 17 points on a dismal 15 percent (6-of-39) shooting, turned out to be the difference Wednesday afternoon at Memorial Hall, as the visiting Hofstra Pride (9-2) cruised to a 66-49 victory.

With this loss, DSU failed to register back-to-back wins for the first time this season, in addition to seeing its two-game home winning streak snapped.  Hofstra, meanwhile, has now won five out of its last six heading into conference play, which begins this Sunday afternoon (2 p.m.) at home against Delaware.

Despite suffering their eighth double-digit loss of the season, three Lady Hornets scored in the double figures, led by Amber Bogard’s 14 points (7-of-17).  Bri Justice chipped in with 10 points (2-of-8), which included hitting DSU’s lone two 3-pointers of the afternoon.  As for forward NaJai Pollard, who was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Rookie and Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, totaled 11 points (5-of-15), seven boards, three steals and a block.

For Hofstra, guard Jakelle King-Gilchrist tallied 11 points (2-for-2) off the bench, whereas forward Anjie White registered game-highs in rebounds (10) and blocks (3).

Delaware State will be back in action on Jan. 6 at Cornell, in what will be their final non-conference contest of the season.

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St. Francis (NY) Tops Norfolk State in Monmouth Tournament Consolation Game

WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. - Maria Palarino scored 17 points to lead St. Francis Brooklyn past Norfolk State 59-55 in the consolation game of the Hawk Holiday Classic hosted by Monmouth University on Wednesday afternoon at The MAC.

The Terriers (3-8) outscored NSU (0-11) 31-17 in the middle two periods to keep the Spartans winless on the year.

Spartan forward Siobhan Beslow tied her career high with 18 points and added a game-high 11 rebounds for NSU. She also blocked a career-high four shots to make the all-tournament team.

Beslow made 9-of-14 from the floor to tie her career high in scoring set against Oakland last month. She also tallied her fifth double-double of the season. Hannah was the only other Spartan in double figures. She scored 11 points and hit 3-of-4 from long distance. She also had two rebounds, two assists and two steals.

The Spartans shot 43 percent from the floor for the game and held the Terriers to 31 percent shooting, but NSU committed 22 turnovers. St. Francis also scored 22 points off 18 offensive rebounds and hit eight 3-pointers, three by Phipps.

The Spartans play their final 15 regular-season games against MEAC opponents, beginning with a 6 p.m. game Monday at Coppin State.

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