BALTIMORE - The Notre Dame of Maryland women's basketball team fell in the season opener this afternoon against No. 7 Johns Hopkins inside Goldfarb Gymnasium by a score of 85-52.
The Gators and Blue Jays traded early baskets, with the Gators leading halfway through the opening period; the hosts scored the final 13 points in the first quarter to take the lead and stretch it to double digits.
The Gators' offense found its rhythm in the fourth quarter, outscoring JHU 21-17.
McKenzie Thomas led the Gators in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-17 shooting; she also grabbed seven rebounds and blocked a pair of shots.
Madison Simmons scored 13 points, grabbed five rebounds, assisted three times and grabbed four steals.
Amani Watts scored eight points and secured a team-high eight rebounds.
The Gators are back in action on Tuesday when they host Washington College in their home opener.
