Saint Joseph`s 63, at Maine 62

VEZAIE, Maine (Interstat) — In a game defined by defense and missed opportunities, the Saint Joseph’s Hawks escaped the Cross Insurance Center with a 63-62 victory over the Maine Black Bears in a non-conference women’s basketball thriller on Friday night. The Hawks improved to 2-0 on the young season, while Maine begins its campaign 0-1. Saint Joseph’s appeared to be in control after a dominant 22-point third quarter gave them a 46-39 lead heading into the final period. However, the Black Bears mounted a furious 23-point fourth-quarter comeback, fueled by relentless offensive rebounding and clutch shooting down the stretch. The… Read more...