Portsmouth, NH – The Great Bay Community College Herons delivered a solid performance on their home court, edging out Hampshire College 49-46 in a defensive battle on Sunday, February 2nd in a YSCC matchup.
The game was a tale of momentum shifts, with Hampshire taking an early 15-9 lead after the first quarter. However, the Herons responded in the second quarter with a dominant 21-11 run, giving them a 30-26 advantage at halftime. The teams battled evenly through the second half, with each scoring 12 points in the third quarter and 8 in the fourth, but Great Bay maintained their edge to seal the win. Great Bay used a balance attack on both sides of the ball to grind out the win.
Key Performers for Great Bay:
- Sharon Hutapea led all Herons scorers with 17 points, shooting an impressive 7-for-10 from the field, including 2-for-3 from beyond the arc.
- Isabella Raiti added 12 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, showing her versatility on both ends of the floor.
- Elizabeth Nicholson was a force on the boards, securing 19 rebounds while chipping in 6 points.
- Jaiden Timmons-Williams contributed 6 points and 5 rebounds, helping maintain defensive pressure.
- Kelyn Torrance provided 5 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, keeping the offense steady.
Hampshire's Georgia Walsh led all scorers with 20 points, while Malena Price had an all-around effort with 14 points, 11 rebounds, and 8 assists. However, Hampshire struggled with efficiency, shooting just 26.6% from the field and 11.5% from three-point range.
Looking Ahead:
The Herons aim to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next matchup on Wednesday, February 13th at NHTI.
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