Manhattan 39, at Quinnipiac 78

HAMDEN, Conn. (Interstat) — The Quinnipiac women’s basketball team delivered a commanding defensive performance, overwhelming Manhattan 78-39 in a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference game Friday afternoon at a sold-out TD Bank Sports Center. The Bobcats (6-4, 1-0 MAAC) forced 20 turnovers, converting them into 27 points, while holding the Lady Jaspers to a frigid 23.2% shooting from the field. Manhattan’s offensive struggles were profound, managing just 39 points on 71 possessions for an offensive rating of 54.8. Quinnipiac, by contrast, operated with crisp efficiency, posting a 108.1 offensive rating behind 18 assists and 12 made three-pointers. The game’s decisive stretch… Read more...