WBB Cover vs South Suburban 2.5.26
78
Winner South Suburban College SOUTH SU
69
Harper College HARPER C
Winner
South Suburban College SOUTH SU
78
Final
69
Harper College HARPER C
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 F
South Suburban College SOUTH SU 15 26 17 20 78
Harper College HARPER C 21 23 6 19 69

Game Recap: Women's Basketball |

Hawks Competitive in Home Loss to South Suburban

Palatine, IL: The Hawks women's basketball team played a spirited and competitive game Thursday night at Hawks' Fieldhouse but ultimately fell 78–69 to South Suburban College. Harper battled across all four quarters and matched the Bulldogs' runs multiple times, but South Suburban's scoring bursts late in the second quarter and in the fourth helped decide the outcome.

Harper started strong and led early, outscoring South Suburban 21–15 in the first quarter and staying close through the first half. The Bulldogs answered with a big second quarter and took a 44-41 lead into halftime. Both teams traded punches in the second half, but South Suburban's scoring depth ultimately carried it to the win.

Marque Taylor led the Hawks with 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting and 8 of 10 at the free-throw line, while adding 4 rebounds and 2 assists. Ariana Buss scored 19 points, going 6-of-16 from the field and 7-of-10 from the line with 2 steals and 3 assists. Kinsley Stillman contributed 13 points and 4 rebounds, showcasing her versatility on both ends of the floor.

Harper's frontcourt battled inside as well, with Gabriella Swanson grabbing 11 rebounds and reaching a career milestone of 500 career rebounds. Swanson finished last season with 97 offensive rebounds and 158 defensive rebounds giving her 255 coming into the season. After this game she is at 62 offensive and 186 defensive rebounds for a total of 248 this season with five more games to play. Hailey Franczkowski added 9 points, shooting 3 of 6 from three, and Zariela Myles scored 2 points in extended minutes. Xzandria Turner provided energy with 2 points, 6 rebounds, and a steal.

Harper shot 38.6 percent (22-of-57) from the field, 20.0 percent (3-of-15) from three, and 77.8 percent (21-of-27) from the free-throw line. South Suburban's balanced scoring and efficiency in the paint helped fuel its win.

Although the loss adds to the Hawks' record, Harper's tenacity against a strong Region 4 opponent was evident throughout the game, and Swanson's rebound milestone marked a special achievement in her standout season. The Hawks will look to build on this effort as they continue conference play.
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