Trinity College Defeats Hartford 58-55 in Women's Basketball

The Hartford women’s basketball team suffered its first home loss of the 2026-27 season, falling 58-55 to Trinity College in a non-conference matchup. The result left the Hawks to regroup before their upcoming conference opener.

The contest was defined by a series of momentum shifts that saw both teams trade leads throughout the evening. Trinity College initially surged to a 9-2 advantage in the opening three minutes, but Hartford responded with an 8-0 run sparked by sophomore Allie Shenloogian. By the end of the first quarter, the Hawks had clawed their way to a 14-12 lead.

The second quarter proved equally competitive. After Trinity’s Madeline Zuppe hit a three-pointer to put the visitors up 19-16, the teams remained locked in a tight battle. Late in the half, a bucket by Avery Marzo gave Trinity a narrow 27-25 lead heading into the second half. The back-and-forth nature of the game highlighted the defensive adjustments both squads were forced to make as the pace quickened.

Trinity vs Hartford College Womens Basketball 2026 — USA Athletic Basketball12

While Hartford managed to dominate the interior, their struggles from beyond the arc proved costly. The Hawks recorded 36 points in the paint compared to just 22 for Trinity, but the Bantams countered with seven successful three-pointers, whereas Hartford managed only two. This discrepancy in perimeter efficiency ultimately provided the margin of victory for the visitors.

Player	Points	Field Goals	Rebounds
Allie Shenloogian (Hartford)	14	7-10	3
Kiki Fossbender (Trinity)	17	8-16	N/A
Ava Naszimento (Hartford)	10	2-16	5
Avery Marzo (Trinity)	11	5-10	7

Allie Shenloogian led the Hartford offense with 14 points on 7-10 shooting, adding five assists and three rebounds. Ava Naszimento also reached double figures for the Hawks, contributing 10 points while going 6-6 from the free-throw line. For Trinity, Kiki Fossbender paced the scoring with 17 points, while Avery Marzo added 11 points and seven boards.

The pressure on the Hawks is immediate. The team must now pivot to their Conference of New England (CNE) opener, where they are scheduled to host the Wentworth Institute of Technology. That game is set for November 18, with tip-off slated for 5:30 PM.

The loss marks a hurdle for a Hartford squad looking to establish consistency early in the season. With the CNE schedule beginning, the team will need to translate their interior scoring efficiency into more balanced offensive production. The upcoming matchup against Wentworth serves as the next test following a narrow defeat.