McDowell enjoyed two clutch performances to help Nazareth win the championship title at the Sandy DeWolf McCormack Memorial Holiday Tournament. On Sunday in the 95-59 win against Elms, McDowell had 17 points, six assists, five rebounds, two steals, and one block. She shot 8-of-10 from the field in the win. The following day in the 69-67 win over Hartford, McDowell had 11 points, including the buzzer-beating layup as time expired to lead Nazareth to the victory. In the game she also added three blocks, two rebounds, one assist, and one steal.