NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The Illinois Tech women's basketball team traveled east on Wednesday night to oppose the Belles of St. Mary's College. A slow start by the Hawks was too tough to overcome as the Bells downed Tech 73-42.

How it Happened

• The Belles used a 17-0 run in the first quarter to sieze control of the contest. Erin Maloney netted the first five points of the contest for the hosts as the Belles held a 28-8 advantage after the first quarter.
• The Tech defense was able to tighten up in the second quarter, holding the Belles to just 10 points on 25.0% shooting.
• In the third quarter, the St. Mary's offense caught fire again. SMC shot 47.6% in the quarter and started the half on a 18-2 run.
• Tech had its best offensive quarter of the game in the fourth with 13 points, five of which were scored by Shannon O'Donnell.

Scarlet Hawk Standouts

• O'Donnell had another 20-point game this time scoring 21 points to go along with five rebounds. She shot over 50% at 9-of-16 and also played all 40 minutes.
• Erin Efimoff also logged 40 minutes and finished with eight points and four rebounds.
• Erin Nelson had six points and four rebounds off the bench.

Up Next

• Illinois Tech returns home on Monday after the long streak of seven consecutive road games. The Scarlet Hawks will host Andrews University at 7:00 p.m. Live audio, video, and stats will be available. The live audio will be powered by Illinois Media School.