KANSAS CITY, Mo. - After falling into an early hole, the William Jewell women's basketball got back within single digits in the second half but fell short, falling 73-62 on Thursday night at Rockhurst University. The Cardinals drop to 2-5 on the season and 1-1 in conference play. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Jewell suffered through cold shooting to open the game, going just 2-of-15 in the first 10 minutes, falling behind 16-5. 
• The offense improved in the second quarter but Rockhurst finished the half on a 19-12 run to lead 40-25 at the break. 
• The Cardinals won the third quarter, outscoring the Hawks 17-14. Trailing 52-34, a traditional three point play by Kate Hillyer kick started a 13-2 run as Jewell held the Hawks scoreless for nearly three minutes. 
• A three from Kiersten Hauck cut the deficit to just seven, forcing a Rockhurst timeout, after which the Hawks went on a quick 8-0 run to expand their lead back 15. The Cardinals got within eight late in the fourth quarter but could get no closer. 

INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• Hillyer led the Cardinals with 19 points with Hauck and Morgan Ives adding 10 each. 
• Ella Bockenstedt grabbed a tea high five rebounds while Maja Komaszynska had three steals. 
• Jewell forced 20 turnovers, leading to 20 points and shot 36% from the field.  

UP NEXT
Jewell continues their early conference road trip on Saturday, traveling to Southwest Baptist on Saturday.