MORRISVILLE, NY – The Hartwick women's basketball team erased multiple deficits but a late Mustang run proved to be the difference on Tuesday evening at SUNY Morrisville.

THE BASICS

• Final Score: Hartwick 72 SUNY Morrisville 78

• Location: Morrisville, NY | STUAC Gymnasium

• Records: Hartwick (1-5, 0-0 Empire 8) SUNY Morrisville (1-4, 0-0 SUNYAC)

BY THE NUMBERS

• Macy Durkin set two new career bests, corralling 21 boards as well as swatting away five shots.

• Despite the loss, Hartwick was effective in multiple categories with season highs in points, three pointers, rebounds, and assists. 

• The Hawks posted a strong showing on offense with five Hawks reaching double figures as Durkin led with 17.

HOW IT HAPPENED 
The Hawks traveled to Morrisville for a non-conference matchup with the Mustangs, with both squads looking to rebound from recent cold streaks.

Yadi Smith (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) set the tone early, opening the game with a three-pointer before adding a driving finish and a free throw. Jess Bowens (Mechanicville, N.Y.) continued the interior pressure as both teams traded early blows. Free throws were pivotal in the tight first quarter, with Hartwick going 5–6 at the line while Morrisville answered with a 6–7 effort.

The Mustangs extended their one-point lead to start the second quarter with back-to-back baskets. Hartwick responded with a five-point burst as Macy Durkin (Syracuse, N.Y.) pushed the tempo, finding Bowens inside and Emma Cohen (Utica, N.Y.) for her first triple. The lead changed hands twice before Morrisville closed the half strong, taking a six-point advantage into the break.

The Hawks wasted no time in the third, as Cohen and Durkin drilled threes to tie the game before Cohen buried another to give Hartwick its first lead since the opening period. Morrisville answered with a run of its own, but Durkin kept the Hawks within striking distance with timely finishes. Ryleigh Endres (Niskayuna, N.Y.) was steady at the stripe, knocking down four straight before Smith scored in the paint to give Hartwick a brief edge. Despite shooting 50% in the period, eight turnovers prevented the Hawks from building separation, holding just a one-point lead heading into the fourth.

Morrisville opened the final frame with a seven-point surge, but back-to-back threes from Endres steadied the Hawks, restoring their one-point advantage. The Mustangs regained control with 5:30 remaining and held on the rest of the way. Hartwick closed the gap to two in the final minutes but couldn't complete the comeback, falling just short on the road.

UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
The Hawks will head to Buffalo State, matching up with the Bengals on Tuesday, December 2nd at 5PM.

About Hartwick College:
Hartwick, often referred to as The Life Balance College, is a private liberal arts and sciences institution in Oneonta, N.Y. Through its distinctive FlightPath approach, Hartwick blends academic excellence, career preparation and an active campus life to help students achieve a balanced and fulfilling college experience. With transparent tuition and a focus on health and wellness, Hartwick prepares students for lifelong success—both professionally and personally.