UDC Women's Basketball Battles Frostburg State in Non-Conference Match Up

Washington, D.C. - The University of the District of Columbia women's basketball team fought hard but ultimately fell to Frostburg State University, 72-64, on Monday evening at the E.B Henderson Sports Complex. All nine Firebirds who played got on the scoreboard but it wasn't enough to overcome the Bobcats second chance points off rebounds. 

Frostburg State opened strong, taking a 22-15 lead at the end of the first quarter and maintaining a steady pace throughout the game. The Firebirds outscoredFrostburg 17-16 in both the third and fourth quarters, but it was not enough to close the gap.

Laci Johnson led UDC with 19 points, including three three-pointers, while Tania Hill contributed a near double-double with 10 points and 9 rebounds. Kensley Benjamin added 10 points, shooting an efficient 5-of-6 from the floor. Frostburg's Emilee Weakley was dominant for the visitors, finishing with 30 points and 14 rebounds.

Key Performances

• Laci Johnson: 19 points, 3 rebounds, 3 three-pointers
• Tania Hill : 10 points, 9 rebounds, 2 three-pointers
• Kensley Benjamin: 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals

Team Statistics

• Field Goals: UDC 26-70 (37.1%), Frostburg State 22-66 (33.3%)
• Three-Point Shooting: UDC 6-23 (26.1%), Frostburg State 10-25 (40.0%)
• Free Throws: UDC 6-6 (100.0%), Frostburg State 18-29 (62.1%)
• Rebounds: UDC 41, Frostburg State 55
• Turnovers: UDC 17, Frostburg State 20

UDC (2-9, 1-2 ECC) is back in action on Saturday for a non-conference mach up against Adelphi University at 1:00pm.