PITTSFORD, N.Y. - The Hartwick Women's Basketball wrapped up their final regular season road contest, falling to the Golden Flyers at Kidera Gymnasium.
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THE BASICS
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Final Score: Hartwick 36 Nazareth 81
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Location: Pittsford, N.Y.
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Records: Hartwick (6-17, 4-11 Empire 8) Nazareth (18-6, 12-3 Empire 8)
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
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The Hawks began their afternoon with Yadi Smith (Poughkeepsie, N.Y.) lighting up the scoreboard, draining a wing three pointer, coming off the drive and kick from Emma Cohen (Utica, N.Y.).
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Nazareth used their height to their advantage, creating second chance opportunities to create a lead.
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Syd Delisle (Mechanicville, N.Y.) knocked down the corner three pointer after being spotted by Macy Durkin (Syracuse, N.Y.).
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Hartwick displayed good ball movement in the first quarter as Smith connected with a cutting Durkin to cap off the scoring in the opening quarter.
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Cohen opened the second quarter with a step back triple with Daniella DeBiase (Staten Island, N.Y.) picking up the assist.
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The Hawks struggled to defend the perimeter as Nazareth's effectiveness from long range allowed them to build on their gap.
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Smith poured in a step back trey to wrap up the first half as the Royal Blue and White looked for a way to cut down the double digit deficit in the second half.
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Seneca Williamson (Hudson Falls, N.Y.) and Yadi Smith carried the offensive load in the third quarter, however, the Golden Flyers continued to connect from beyond the arc.
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Nazareth's offense proved to be too much for the Hawks to overcome as they were defeated by the fourth place Golden Flyers.
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Smith led the way with ten points, Durkin held the team lead with seven rebounds.
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UP NEXT FOR THE HAWKS
The Hawks will gear up for their final regular season home game, matching up with the Gators of Russell Sage on Tuesday, February 18th at 5:30 PM.
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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.
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