Photo by Junior Silva
McPherson, Kan. – The McPherson College women's basketball team lost for the second time in a row at home on Monday evening.  This time it was the visiting Tabor College Bluejays, who are receiving votes in the latest NAIA top 25 poll, who upended the Bulldogs on their home court, 70-57.
The game was tight through the first ten minutes of action. As the first quarter ended, the Bulldogs only trailed the Bluejays by a single bucket, 20-18. In the second quarter however, the momentum shifted to the visitors. The Bluejays outscored the Bulldogs in the period 17-2 to go into the locker room at halftime with a 17 point lead, 37-20.
Tabor extended their lead out of the break by winning the third quarter 20-16. The Bulldogs finally got their offense going in the final period, out-scoring the Bluejays 21-13. Unfortunately the deficit accrued in the first three quarters of action was too much to overcome.
Key Statistic
The Bulldog defense allowed the Bluejays to shoot 48% from the floor, and 55% from beyond the three point arc.
By the Numbers
The Bulldogs finished the game making 20 of 49 shots from the floor for 40%.
They struggled shooting the ball from deep, making just 3 of 14 attempts (21%).
From the free throw line they were 14 of 24 (58%).
Brittany Roberts was the lone Bulldog to score in double figures. She finished with 22 points on 9 of 13 from the floor, and 4 of 8 from the free throw line.
MC lost the turnover battle 20-19, and was out-rebounded the Bluejays 30-29.
Bulldog Leaders
Points: Brittany Roberts (22)
Rebounds: Brittany Roberts (14)Â Â Â Â Â Â
Assists: Dy'mond McElrath, Brittany Roberts (3)
Steals: Maison Mosely (4)
Blocks: Brittany Roberts, Kyrstin Branscum (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
Coaches Quote:
"Thought we came out flat in the second quarter after a very competitive first quarter. In the second quarter we quit moving the ball and didn't get as good of shots as we did early on. I was pleased with our bench though, I thought they gave us a bit of spark overall. Kyrstin Branscum played a really solid game all around. " – Coach Nichols
Next Up
The loss drops the Bulldogs to 9-9 overall, and 6-6 in the KCAC. The Bulldogs will get another big test on Saturday when they host the (RV) Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes in a 5:00 match-up at the Sport Center.
