Women's Basketball Defeated at No. 3 Jefferson, 77-55
Shakira Hester led the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds to secure her fifth double-double this season.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 55 |
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19 | 21 | 23 | 14 | 77 |
Team Stats
No. 3 Jefferson
| Game Statistics | Bridgeport | No. 3 Jefferson |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-52) | (30-61) |
| Field Goal % | 42.3% | 49.2% |
| Rebounds | 30 | 33 |
| Assists | 15 | 25 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 9 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 10 | 21 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 9 | 10 |
| Pts in the Paint | 28 | 28 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 7 | 7 |
| Bench Pts | 14 | 10 |
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Facing one of the top teams in the country on the road, the University of Bridgeport's women's basketball team dropped a 77-55 contest at No. 3 Jefferson (23-1) on Saturday. The loss shifts the Purple Knights' CACC record to 7-6 this season.
Shakira Hester served as a sensational bright spot for UB in the loss. The Bronx, N.Y. native went off for 19 points and 11 rebounds to secure her fifth double-double this season. She also chipped in four assists and two steals.
Samirah Akinwunmi served as Bridgeport's second-leading scorer with nine points while Tariah Bryant and Skylar Parris each put in eight points.
Collectively, the Purple Knights shot 22-of-52 (42.2%) from the field and eight-for-23 from three-point land.
Bridgeport finished with 15 assists on their 22 made shots while tallying a 3-for-6 effort from the free-throw line.
After a tight first quarter, Jefferson rattled off a 21-8 second frame and a 23-11 third quarter.
Up Next
The Purple Knights will host Felician on Tuesday at 5 p.m.