Quincy Reporter

Hawks Cannot Slow Down Truman State's Hot Shooting

Tipping off the 2023 portion of the schedule, the Hawks traveled to Truman State University on Thursday, January 5th. The Bulldogs were able to defend home court and won by the score of 68-56.

TSU jumped out to a 10-3 lead early in the first quarter, as the Hawks lone basket was by Emma Knipe. Beth Matas Martin hit her lone three pointer of the contest with just over 2 minutes left in the quarter to cut the deficit to four. The Bulldogs took a 6 point lead into the 2nd quarter behind 63.6% from the field.

QU cut the deficit to 2 points early in the 2nd stanza, but were not able to tie the contest. The Bulldogs would see the lead swell to double digits on back-to-back baskets by Hannah Belanger.

Despite trailing by 5 entering the 3rd quarter, the Hawks were not able to get any closer. TSU outscored the Hawks 22-14 in the frame.

In the opening minute of the final stanza, the Hawks clawed back to within single digits, but ultimately would not be able to keep up with the Bulldogs. The Truman State lead expanded to 15 on back-to-back three point baskets by Belanger and Ellie Weltha. 

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