Lancers Outlast the Cougar Prowl
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Francis (Ind.) | 15 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 61 |
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Grace | 24 | 10 | 24 | 9 | 67 |
WINONA LAKE, Ind. -- The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) women's basketball team traveled to Grace College to face off against the Lady Lancers on Wednesday night for a Crossroads League match-up. It was a tough battle, but they fell short, 67-61.
After being down 9-points in the first quarter, the Lady Cougs rallied to take a 1-point lead into the half (35-34). Julia Mantyla led the team in scoring in the first half with 11 points. The Lancers went on a run in the third to take the lead going into the last quarter. Despite a great effort the Cougs could not complete the comeback.
Taylor Fordyce led the way with 13 points off the bench as well as a team high 8 rebounds. Reganne Pate followed behind with 12 points of her own. Another key contributor was Chloe McKnight with 9 points and 4 rebounds of her own.
USF is now 10-7 overall and 3-5 in Crossroads League play. The Lady Cougars will play again this Saturday at Hutzell. USF will take on the Cougars of Spring Arbor at 1:00 PM EST.
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-Sam Pesa-
