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CUMULATIVE STATSROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Nazareth fell to Hartwick 59-56 in an Empire 8 Conference game at the Kidera Gymnasium. Junior Sally Wilcox recorded a team high 14 points including four three-pointers for the host Golden Flyers and senior Ali Sharpe added 13 points and 12 rebounds for Nazareth.
With the loss, Nazareth falls to 8-15 overall and 4-10 in the conference. The visiting Hawks improved to 6-17 and 4-10 in conference play with the win.
Hartwick finished the first half with a three-point play by Sarah Waltersdorf to take a 23-21 lead into half time. Early in the second half, the Golden Flyers led by seven points after Lizzie Barlow connected on a jump shot from Jamie Malloy. The game remained even throughout the second half as both teams traded baskets. Sophomore Jamie Malloy and junior Lizzie Barlow combined for 16 rebounds for the Golden Flyers. The Hawks forced Nazareth to make 19 turnovers to their 12.
Sophomore Kelly Dunne recorded 12 points in the game for Nazareth. Hartwick's Danee Harrison was fouled by Sharpe with 10:10 left in the game. Harrison capatalized on one foul shot to bring the Hawks within one point. Nazareth led 38-36 with 9:31 to go in regulation. The Hawks answered Nazareth's defense with three consecutive shots; a three-pointer from Fritzi Flores and layups from Danee Harrison and Sarah Waltersdorf respectively. Nazareth's Rachel Pirozzolo scored immediately after.
With 1:06 left in the game, Sally Wilcox nailed a three-pointer to bring the Golden Flyers within one. In the end, Hartwick's four free throws helped seal the victory for the Hawks.
The Golden Flyers will travel to Elmira on Friday, February 22 to face the Soaring Eagles in an Empre 8 Conference game.