The Benedictine University women's basketball team put forth a valiant effort but fell short by a 70-53 score at second-seeded St. Norbert in the NACC Tournament, ending the season.
Benedictine scored the first five points of the game but the hosts closed the opening 10 minutes on an 8-0 run to lead 22-13. While St. Norbert built a double-digit lead in the second quarter, Benedictine battled within two points and trailed by four at the break. Benedictine was able to lead in the third before the hosts embarked on another late run which carried over into the fourth to grab the decision.
Benedictine shot 50 percent in the second quarter and finished the game at 36.4 percent, knocking down nine three-pointers.
Jordan Carlquist was one of six seniors who saw their career come to a close but finished with a team best 19 points. All six seniors had the chance to see the floor for the finale and exit to the fans one final time late in the game.
Sophia Hardy added 10 points in the defeat to go with seven rebounds.
Benedictine finished the year with a record of 9-17.
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