Notre Dame of Maryland University women’s basketball lost its home opener to Washington, 66-64, at the MBK Sports Complex in Baltimore. Although the Gators controlled much of the first half, Washington surged in the second half, rallying to capture the win on a buzzer-beater.
Washington Hits Game-Winning Shot at the Buzzer
Washington secured the victory with a game-winning basket as time expired, sealing a 66-64 win over Notre Dame of Maryland and spoiling the Gators’ home opener. The Shorewomen’s momentum and accuracy in the fourth quarter proved decisive.
Notre Dame controlled the early stages and shot 43.2 percent from the field in the first half, including three made three-pointers, all in the second quarter. However, Washington outshot the Gators after halftime, connecting at 53.3 percent compared to Notre Dame’s 36.7 percent.
McKenzie Thomas led Notre Dame with 21 points, along with four assists and three rebounds. Amani Watts recorded a double-double with 18 points and 16 rebounds while also adding three steals. Aaliyah Conteh scored 19 points, including two three-pointers. Marecia Barnett led the team with seven assists, and Thalia Kayiranga contributed six points and nine rebounds off the bench.
The Gators will return to action Nov. 14, traveling to Virginia Beach to compete in the TowneBank Tipoff Classic.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Notre Dame of Maryland University women’s basketball controlled much of the home opener’s first half, but Washington’s strong second-half effort and buzzer-beater led to a narrow 66-64 victory at the MBK Sports Complex.
Source: Original report
