University of Massachusets Athletics
University of Massachusetts
1-7
Boston College
8-0
Boston College Bests Women's Hoops, 93-80
December 05, 2010 | Women's Basketball
Dec. 5, 2010
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AMHERST, Mass. - UMass women's basketball sophomore Shakia Robinson logged her first career double-double and senior Megan Zullo recorded 22 points, but the efforts were not enough to withstand a second half surge by Boston College in a 93-80 setback at the Mullins Center on Sunday afternoon. The loss leaves the Minutewomen at 1-7 on the season, while the Eagles remain undefeated at 8-0.
For a third straight game, UMass shot over 50%, aided by an 11-for-14 performance from Robinson, who totaled 25 points and 10 rebounds. Scoring in double figures for a fifth-straight game, Zullo shot 8-for-11 in the contest, including 5-for-7 from three, while handing out a game-high seven assists.
Junior Emilie Teuscher enjoyed a career day for the Minutewomen, posting personal bests in points (13) and rebounds (7) against BC. Senior Cerie Mosgrove totaled seven points and freshman Abbey Lalime dished five assists in 19 minutes on the floor.
UMass began the afternoon with a pair of threes from Zullo and Teuscher to lead 6-2 in the opening minutes. Neither side managed more than a two-possession advantage until the Eagles scored on consecutive possessions around the eight-minute mark. A layup by Carolyn Swords and a trey from Tiffany Ruffin gave Boston College an eight-point edge, 24-16, with 7:40 remaining in the period.
The Minutewomen countered with a Robinson layup at the other end of the floor that sparked a 17-6 UMass run over the next 4:22 of play. Robinson scored 10 during that stretch, including a basket at the 3:03 mark that gave the Minutewomen a five-point lead, their largest of the contest, 35-30. However, the Eagles were quick to respond and outscored UMass 9-2 in the final 2:02 of the period and held a 41-39 advantage at the intermission.
Swords kept the momentum moving in BC's direction coming out of the break by scoring eight points in the first 2:55 of the second half, part of a 13-4 run that gave the Eagles their first double-digit lead of the day, 54-43. The Minutewomen kept their deficit under 15, but were unable to come any closer than seven of Boston College the rest of the way.
After shooting a blistering 65.4% (17-for-26) from the floor in the first half, UMass finished the contest at 54.7% (29-for-53) overall. The Minutewomen made 9-for-21 (42.9%) from three and converted 13-of-15 (86.7%) free throw attempts. BC shot 36-for-74 (48.6%) overall, were 8-for-26 (30.8%) from beyond the arc and 13-of-19 (68.4%) at the charity stripe.
Stefanie Murphy contributed 19 points and 16 rebounds for the Eagles, while Swords tallied 20 points. Jaclyn Thoman added 16 points, six assists and four steals, Shayra Brown was just shy of double figures with nine points and Kristen Doherty added seven points, six asssts and three steals.
UMass will be back in action on Wednesday, Dec. 8, when the squad will break from its homestand for a trip to Boston University. Game time is set for 5 p.m.
