BEL AIR, Md. - The Harford women's basketball team (2-1) dropped its first game of the season at home to Dundalk, 53-45. Despite the loss, Tiffany Taylor led all scorers with 19 points.

The Fighting Owls held their only lead just five minutes into the game, and played catch-up the rest of the way. Harford cut the Lion lead to one at 46-45 on a basket by Sharee Gaither with 6:38 remaining, but were held off the scoreboard the rest of the way.

Tiff Smith added nine points and nine rebounds, falling short of a double-double for the first time all season. Aniya Rolle added seven points while Jaclyn Hall nabbed a team-high 14 rebounds.

The Fighting Owls return to the home hardwood for a contest on Friday at 5 p.m. against ASA.