Photo by Jakob Komel
St. Louis, Mo. – It was another tough day on the defensive end of the floor for the McPherson College women's basketball team as they fell to the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy 94-85, to close out the fall semester.
The Bulldogs got a career high 37 points from Brittany Roberts, but it was not enough as the Eutectics' All-American Grace Beyer poured in 57 points, including 22 of 23 from the free throw line.
For the second game in a row, it was the middle two quarters that were the downfall for the Bulldogs. They trailed by just two points, 19-17 after the first 10 minutes of action, but troubles began to surface in the second quarter when they were out-scored by the Eutectics 23-17 to go into the break, down 42-34.
After the intermission, the deficit increased. The Eutectics won the third quarter 27-22 to lead 69-56 going into the final quarter. In the fourth, the Bulldogs were on the right side of the scoring advantage for the first time in the game, winning the period 29-25, but it wasn't enough to overcome the negative accumulation of the first three quarters.
Key Statistic
The Eutectics went to the free throw line 37 times, making 30 of their attempts while the Bulldogs were just 12 of 20.
By the Numbers
The Bulldogs shot 53% from the floor, making 35 of 66 attempts, but were just 3 of 10 (30%) from beyond the three point arc.
From the free throw line they were 12-20 (60%).
Two Bulldogs scored in double figures, led by Roberts' career high 37.
MC won the turnover battle 11-13, but were out-rebounded by the Eutectics 32-27.
Bulldog Leaders
Points: Brittany Roberts (37)
Rebounds: Brittany Roberts (16)Â Â Â Â Â Â
Assists: Four Bulldogs (3)
Steals: Four Bulldogs (1)
Blocks: Brittany Roberts (1)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Coaches Quote:
"Tough weekend for us defensively, but we fought through some adversity. Great seeing two NAIA all Americans go at it today. Now we head into Christmas break and with 15 big conference games ahead of us." – Coach Nichols
Next Up
The Bulldogs wrap up the fall semester with an overall record of 8-7 and a 5-4 mark in KCAC play. They will return to the hardwood after the holiday break on January 5th with a 6:00 pm match-up on the road at Southwestern College.
