Lady Cougars Defeated by No. 17 Marian
MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. — The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team (10-7, 3-5) played in Ariel Arena and took on the No. 17 Marian University Knights (14-4, 7-1) and fell by a score of 54-89 on Wednesday, January 15.
The Crossroads League tilt began with Marian starting strong and taking an early 4-0 lead over the Lady Cougars. MVNU's first six points came from freshman Naomi Keib as she knocked down two threes, giving herself half of her 12 points on the day. Teresa Maggio closed out the first quarter with an incredible buzzer-beater from half-court, cutting the Marian lead to 16-24 heading into the second. The Knights continued to control the game in the second quarter and led 44-28 heading into the half.
Marian started strong in the third quarter, quickly striking with a 6-0 run right out of the gate to further take control of the game. MVNU could not muster up a comeback and fell in the end 54-89.
Inside the Box Score
Marian shot 49.3% from the field and 42.9% (6-14) from three.
MVNU was 37.7% from the floor in the game and 33.3% (7-21) from deep.
MVNU had 26 turnovers, leading to 33 points for the Knights.
The Lady Cougars conceded 15 offensive rebounds which led to 19 second-chance points.
Maggio - 15 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3PT, 4-5 FT), 2 assists, 1 rebound.
Angela Roshak - 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-2 3PT, 1-2 FT), 9 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 assist, 1 steal.
Keib - 12 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3PT, 1-2 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block.
What's Next
The Lady Cougars will look to bounce back in Winona Lake, Indiana, against the Lancers of Grace College on Saturday, January 18, at 1:00 p.m.
Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,100 students from 33 states and 26 foreign countries.
