DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Illinois Tech women's basketball team dropped the second game in Daytona Beach to Washington and Lee on Wednesday morning, taking the defeat 84-47.

How it Happened

• Tech fell to an early deficit after some early shooting struggles. The Generals from Washington and Lee built a 10-2 lead behind guard Katie Popp and her six first quarter points.  The Scarlet Hawks trailed by 13 after one quarter.
• The Hawks stepped us a team and knocked down some shots in the second quarter. Shannon O'Donnell scored five points while three other starters all added a basket but Popp continued her strong performance as well in the second quarter.  Tech trailed 36-18 at halftime.
• Erin Efimoff scored two quick baskets out of halftime and O'Donnell to cut into the Washington and Lee lead.  The Generals, however, shot 40% from the floor in the third and continued the strong offensive attack. Tech's deficit grew to heading into the fourth.
• Washington and Lee shot a blistering 60% from the floor in the fourth quarter and it proved to be too much for a comeback attempt.  Four Generals players finished with double-digit points as the Scarlet Hawks fell by a score of 84-47.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• Efimoff led the Scarlet Hawks with 14 points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal
• O'Donnell finished with 13 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals
• Madison Davis scored 11 points with four rebounds and one steal
• Erin Nelson scored eight points and brought down seven rebounds

Stats to Know

• Tech shot 83.3% from the free-throw line
• The rebound battle was close: Washington and Lee had 45 while Tech had 40
• The Hawks had more second-chance points (22-10)
• The Generals shot 45.5% from the floor for the game

Up Next

• The Scarlet Hawks will return home and welcome St. Mary of the Woods to the Keating Sports Center on Thursday, January 4 at 5:00 p.m.  Live audio, video, and stats will be available. The live audio will be powered by Illinois Media School.