UTICA, N.Y. - The SUNY Poly women's basketball team lost 63-48 against Hamilton College on Wednesday night for a non-conference matchup with the Continentals. With the loss, the Wildcats move to 4-4 on the season, and the Continentals improve to 6-1.

The Wildcats jumped out to a 19-17 lead at the end of the first quarter, showcased by six first-quarter points by Molly Burdick and Kierra Connor. The Wildcats' scoring would slow down in the second quarter, however, and the Continentals would take a 26-25 lead going into halftime. Courtney Shay would have nine first-half points for the Continentals.

After halftime, the Wildcats would keep the game tight in the third quarter. Lyrik Jackson would get the second half going with a layup to take a 27-26 Wildcats lead. The Wildcats would keep the momentum, extending their lead to 35-29 before the Continentals would go on a 12-2 run to end the third quarter and take a 41-37 lead.

The Wildcats wouldn't be able to retake the lead in the fourth quarter, with the Continentals outscoring the Wildcats in the quarter 22-11 and holding on for the 63-48 win. The game contained four ties and five lead changes, with both teams shooting a very close percentage from the field. 

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES:

• Molly Burdick led all Wildcats scorers and rebounders. She would finish with 23 points and 14 rebounds.

• Kierra Connor and Lyrik Jackson would both have double-digit points for the Wildcats.

• Lauren Denny had six assists to lead the Wildcats.

• Courtney Shay, Emma Sehring, Taylor Lambo, and Althea Hill would all score in double digits for the Continentals.

UP NEXT: 

The Wildcats will be back in action on Saturday, December 10th at Cazenovia College for North Atlantic Conference play. The game is scheduled to tip off a 1:00 PM.