Hillhouse leads 33-27 at the half. The Academics closed out the second quarter with a 15-4 run.

Bria Holmes is showing why she is a national recruit. With Andreana Thomas struggling (2-for-11, four points), Holmes has 15 points and seven rebounds.

Colleen Smith is doing a good job on Courtney Schissler. Schissler has just five points and is 1-for-5 from the field. Kendall Milles leads the Hornets with nine points (three 3-pointers).