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New York, N.Y - The Hunter Hawks women's basketball team defeated CUNY rival Baruch College 70-67, snapping a three game losing streak.

The Hawks (7-11, 4-5 CUNYAC) were led by a balanced scoring attack, getting double-digit scoring from 4-of-5 starters. Nicole Lenard and Kristen Markoe each scored 20 points. Markoe scored 16 of her 20 in the 1^st half and Lenard scored 16 of her 20 points in the 2^nd half. Krissi Thomopoulos notched her 2^nd consecutive double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Kristin Sells chipped in with 11 points.

The Bearcats (11-6, 7-2) were led by Sheridan Taylor's 20 point, 11 rebound performance. Iyana Abrams chipped in with 10 points and Alicea Ulmer grabbed 10 rebounds. The Bearcats led by 14 with 6:32 remaining in the 1^st half but the Hawks closed on a 19-5 run to close to within five points at halftime. The Hawks tied the game three times in the final minute by making 5-of-6 free throws to seal the victory.

The Hawks return to action Friday night at 5pm when CUNYAC rival Lehman College travel to Manhattan to take on the Hawks.