Box Score NAPLES, Fla. – Maine Maritime falls to Connecticut College, 46-50 in the first matchup of the Naples Classic.
How it Happened: The Camels got off to a quick start, going on a 7-0 run against Maine Maritime. The Mariners responded in the seventh minute with a three from
Maria Barela (Albuquerque, N.M.) and ended the period with a score of 10-18 in favor of the Camels. The Mariners continued plugging away at Connecticut's lead, holding them to eight points and going into halftime down by seven points.
The Mariners dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Camels 20-7 to make the score 39-33 in favor of the Mariners. Connecticut College bounced back in the fourth quarter to close out the game, claiming a 50-46 victory.
Inside the Numbers:
- Erianna Moore (Fitchburg, Mass.) lead the Mariners with 11 points, nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and one steal.
- Barela and Kali Barber (Tampa, Fla.) both added six points to the mix.
- Molly Cronin and Jaycie Rojik both had a game-high 18 points to lead the Camels.
- Maine Maritime shot 31.4% from the floor and 25.9% from the three point line, while the Camels shot 30.4% from the hardwood and 28.6% from three point land.
Up Next: Maine Maritime falls to 4-4 overall, while the Camels improve to 4-7 on the year. The Mariners return to action for the second day of the Naples Classic against John Carroll University tomorrow, December 31 at 1:00pm.
