A Kenzie Hare 25-point performance can go a long way.
Could it have made some Boston College defenders to always keep an eye on her? Yes. Force Eagles head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee to (eventually) prioritize defending her over the other Marquette threats? Definitely. Keep a Boston College team at bay in a 73-65 Golden Eagles’ win in the Fort Meyers Tip-off semifinals? You bet.
Every single one of Hare’s points crucial. From her first 3-pointer at the 4:13 mark of the second quarter to give Marquette a 23-22 lead all the way to her last 3-pointer in the fourth quarter to ice the game, the sophomore guard was a big part of the Golden Eagles’ win from start to finish.