GLASSBORO, N.J. — The Brooklyn College women's basketball team rallied from a double-digit second-half deficit before falling to Rowan University, 62–48, on Wednesday evening. The Bulldogs (1–1) cut the deficit to one point early in the fourth quarter, but the Profs pulled away down the stretch to hand Brooklyn its first loss of the season.
The Bulldogs opened the contest with a strong defensive effort, taking an early 5–4 lead on an Ariel Williams layup before building a 9–5 advantage midway through the first quarter. The Bulldogs held Rowan scoreless over the final 5:13 of the period, closing on a 6–0 run highlighted by an Ameea Daniel three-pointer to take a 15–7 lead.
The Profs responded in the second quarter, opening with an 8–2 run before taking the lead on a three-pointer at 7:05. Brooklyn struggled to find its offensive rhythm, connecting on just one field goal in the period as Rowan outscored the Bulldogs, 22–5, to take a 29–20 advantage into halftime.
Brooklyn came out of the break with renewed energy, cutting the deficit to five early in the third quarter. Rowan eventually extended its lead to 41–31, but the Bulldogs answered with a 12–4 run over the final 2:14. Brianna Jackson scored seven points during that stretch, including a three-pointer that brought Brooklyn within two, before Anna Kitch connected from beyond the arc as time expired to trim the deficit to 45–43 entering the fourth.
The Bulldogs continued to challenge Rowan in the final period, with Daniel knocking down a three-pointer at the 6:25 mark to bring Brooklyn within one, 47–46. However, the Profs responded with 10 unanswered points to regain control. Daniel ended the run with a layup, but Rowan held Brooklyn scoreless over the final 4:14 to secure the 62–48 victory.
Daniel led Brooklyn with 11 points, seven rebounds and two assists, while Jackson finished with nine points, six rebounds and three assists. Kitch added eight points and three assists, connecting on two three-pointers, while Williams pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds.
The Bulldogs return to the West Quad Gymnasium on Tuesday, November 17, hosting Montclair State University at 6 p.m.
