The Rundown:  The Concordia Eagles came storming back late for the second time in three nights, but fell short again at home, this time 63-62 to Holy Names on Monday.

By the Numbers:  Brittany Stafford led the CUI charge again with 16 points and Tyler Crockom was great late with 11 points and two vital three-point plays.  Elizabeth Rudd scored 11 and Ryan Robinson was effective with 10 points.  Crockom and Zoe Goss each grabbed five boards, and Stafford had four assists.

The Difference:  CUI was outrebounded 43-31, and shot 39% compared to 45% for the Hawks.  The Eagles did attack and make 10 more free throws.

Critical Plays:  Stafford setup Zoe Goss to cut the HNU lead to 18-12 in the first quarter.  CUI trailed 28-17 early in the second quarter, but Elizabeth Rudd responded with a three.  Stafford completed a three-point play to get within three.  The Hawks built the lead back to 36-26 as both teams struggled to score.  Jasmine Davis scored late and HNU led 38-30 at the half.  Ryan Robinson hit a three four minutes into the third quarter as the Hawks were getting some distance.  Rudd hit a three to cut it to one, 44-43 with two minutes left in the third.  HNU took the 49-43 lead into the fourth.  Stafford scored in the paint to pull within three, 54-51, but HNU responded with a three.  A three-point play from Tyler Crockom got it to 63-58 with one minute left and another one got it within two.  A free throw got CUI within one with 10 seconds left,

What it Means:  The Eagles fell to 2-12 and 1-8 in the conference.

Up Next:  Concordia begins a long Bay Area road trip with Dominican at 5:30 pm on Saturday, January 23.