Montclair, NJ – The Montclair State University women's basketball team placed four in double figures en route to a 69-44 triumph over Rutgers-Camden on Saturday afternoon.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Red Hawks (7-11, 4-7 NJAC) never trailed and jumped out to an early 12-4 advantage. ISABELLA ORLANDO tallied eight points during the spurt. Rutgers-Camden closed to within five on a three-pointer with 1:24 remaining in the opening period as Montclair led 19-14 after one.
• The Scarlet Raptors cut the gap to one early in the second before Montclair reeled off five consecutive markers. A free throw from SHANNON HUGHES capped the rally. A free throw from TERESA WOLAK late in the frame gave Montclair a 36-27 halftime lead.
• The Red Hawks stormed out of the gates in the third period, outscoring Rutgers-Camden 27-5. The two sides traded baskets opening the quarter and embarked on a 17-0 run to break the game open. Montclair limited the guests to just two made field goals during the 10-minute stretch, extending the lead to 31 entering the fourth.
• The fourth quarter was more of the same, as the Red Hawks held Rutgers-Camden without a field goal over the final 5:42 of the contest.

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• BRIANNA MONTAJES led the Red Hawks with 12 points as Orlando, Hughes, and OLIVIA VERO chipped in 11.
• Vero picked up a team-high eight rebounds, with Wolak adding seven.
• Montclair shot a blistering 55.56% (10-of-18) from the floor in the third quarter to help control the contest.

FROM THE COURT
"Really proud of the team effort today! Thought we went out and got after it and really worked hard  as a team. Looking to build on this style of play for future games and continue working hard." Associate Head Coach Katie Sire.

UP NEXT
The Red Hawks visit Rutgers-Newark on Wednesday, with tip-off in the Golden Dome scheduled for 6 pm.