The Army 水果派AV解说 Women's Basketball team (10-2, 2-0 PL) defeated Boston University (6-7, 0-2 PL) with a commanding 69-59 victory on Jan. 5 at Christl Arena.
The Black Knights' 2-0 start in Patriot League play marks their first since the 2013-14 season.
Senior led the way with a career-high 25 points, shooting an impressive 60% from the field. She added nine rebounds, five steals and an assist to her all-around stellar performance. and also made significant contributions, scoring 13 and 10 points, respectively, to help lift the Black Knights to victory.
Army came out strong with a balanced offensive attack and tough defense. After a scoreless opening minute, got Army on the board with a second-chance layup to tie the game at 2-2.
A three-pointer and a mid-range jumper by sparked an 8-5 lead midway through the first quarter. Hardy then converted a fast-break layup off a Boston University turnover and later hit a three-pointer to extend the lead. capped the first quarter with a jumper, helping Army close the period ahead 19-12.
The Black Knights carried their momentum into the second quarter. Montrose drained a three-pointer off an assist from to push the lead to double digits, 22-12. Army's defensive pressure forced turnovers, leading to transition buckets, including a layup by .
Hastick knocked down another triple, and provided a spark off the bench with a block and an assist on a fast-break basket by Smith. Army went into halftime with a commanding 42-25 lead, fueled by Hardy and Hastick's scoring efforts.
The third quarter saw the Black Knights extend their dominance. opened with a three-pointer, and Hardy added a fast-break layup after her fourth steal of the game. Despite Boston University's attempts to narrow the gap, Army consistently responded. Hardy drained another three, and Montrose hit a deep triple off an Ericson assist late in the quarter, giving Army a 64-41 lead heading into the final frame.
In the fourth quarter, Boston University made a late push, starting with a quick layup and outscoring Army 18-5 in the period. However, the Black Knights' early dominance proved too much to overcome. Key baskets by Smith and Montrose, along with Hardy's steady free-throw shooting, sealed the win for Army.
Army heads to Baltimore on Wednesday, Jan. 8, to face Loyola in their first road conference test of the season.