Photo by Jakob Komel
McPherson, Kan. – The McPherson College women's basketball team dropped their third straight game, losing in a heartbreaker in double overtime on Saturday evening to the Kansas Wesleyan University Coyotes.
It was a good game right out of the gate. The Coyotes jumped out to a 7-0 lead out of the gate, but the Bulldogs battled back and at end of the quarter they had trimmed the Coyote lead down to three points, 18-15.
Both teams struggled to get their offenses going in the second quarter, but the Coyotes managed to extend their lead to seven points, 30-23 heading to halftime. Out of the break, both squads found their form on the offensive end of the floor, but the Bulldogs couldn't bite into the Coyote lead. KWU won the third period, 25-23, taking a nine point advantage into the final quarter.
In the fourth the Bulldogs battled all the way back, outscoring the Coyotes 23-14, tying the game at 69 and sending the game into overtime. In the extra session, the Bulldogs built up a seven point lead with just over a minute remaining. But from there things went south. The Coyotes out-scored the Bulldogs 8-1 in the final minute to tie the game again at 80, setting up a second overtime session.
The Coyotes opened the second overtime with a 10-0 run, essentially putting the game out of reach with 2:20 left on the clock. The Bulldogs never recovered falling to the Coyotes 95-84.
Key Statistic
The Bulldogs were out-scored 56-37 in the paint.
By the Numbers
The Bulldogs finished the game making 31 of 81 shots from the floor for 38%.
They made just 1 of 11 three point attempts in the first half, but made 7 of 18 in the second.
At the free throw line, the Bulldogs were 14 of 26 (54%).
Four Bulldogs scored in double figures, led by a 21 point performance by Brittany Roberts.
MC won the turnover battle 20-17, but were out-rebounded the Coyotes 59-46.
Bulldog Leaders
Points: Brittany Roberts (21)
Rebounds: Brittany Roberts (16)Â Â Â Â Â Â
Assists: Dy'mond McElrath, Brittany Roberts (7)
Steals: Brittany Roberts (5)
Blocks: Brittany Roberts (4)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:
"This one hurts a lot. The team really battled hard all night long! Could not more proud of our effort tonight. Thought Brittany played a well-rounded offensive game. Defensively we still have a ways to go, but not a lack of effort it's just the execution of our rotations. Madelyn had a fantastic game as well she hit some big shots. We have another big game Wednesday and a chance to make a move." – Coach Nichols
 Next Up
The loss drops the Bulldogs to 10-10 overall, and 7-7 in the KCAC. As Coach Nichols alluded to, the Bulldogs will be on the road Wednesday night, at Avila University. Tip-off is slated for 6:00 pm in Kansas City.
