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SMU Downed By No. 2/2 UConn

Jan. 11, 2015

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DALLAS (SMU) - The SMU women's basketball team fell to No. 2 Connecticut, 87-28, on Sunday afternoon at Moody Coliseum.

SMU (4-11, 0-4 The American) was led by Morgan Bolton, who netted a team-high nine points. Kiara Perry chipped in with eight points and three assists, while Alicia Froling added six points and six rebounds.

Freshman Stephanie Collins, playing in her first career home game, recorded one rebound, one block and one assist in 18 minutes off the bench.

UConn (14-1, 4-0 The American) built a big lead early in the first half and would carry a 47-9 advantage into halftime. The Huskies shot 54 percent from the field, including a 47.6 percent clip from beyond the arc.

In the second half, the Mustangs heated up from three-point land, hitting a three-pointer on three consecutive possessions. Bolton hit three triples and Perry hit two, all in the second half.

The Huskies' Breanna Stewart led all scorers with 19 points, while Gabby Williams added 12 points and 16 rebounds. Moriah Jefferson also recorded a double-double for UConn with 11 points and 10 assists.

The Mustangs return to the road for a conference matchup with USF on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT in Tampa, Florida.

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Players Mentioned

Stephanie Collins

#15 Stephanie Collins

Forward
6' 5"
FR
Alicia Froling

#10 Alicia Froling

Forward
6' 3"
FR
Morgan Bolton

#12 Morgan Bolton

Guard
5' 6"
SO
Kiara Perry

#00 Kiara Perry

Guard
5' 10"
FR

Players Mentioned

Stephanie Collins

#15 Stephanie Collins

6' 5"
FR
Forward
Alicia Froling

#10 Alicia Froling

6' 3"
FR
Forward
Morgan Bolton

#12 Morgan Bolton

5' 6"
SO
Guard
Kiara Perry

#00 Kiara Perry

5' 10"
FR
Guard