The University of Saint Francis (Ind.) Cougars took on a very talented Marian University Knights squad for a Crossroads League matchup on Saturday afternoon. Your Lady Cougs came out slow in the first quarter and never got a chance to come back, losing this one 76-60.

Isabella Gizzi got things started in the 1^st quarter with 5 points. Ally Madden took control of the Cougar offense by putting up 10 points as she looked to gain momentum for USF. They were down 34-23 going into the 3^rd quarter. USF came into the 3^rd with the goal of coming back as they cut the Knights lead to six. Marian regained control in the 4^th quarter to end the contest on a positive note. Madden filled the stat sheet up with 21 points, 5 boards, and shot 10-13 from the field.

Two of the starters played a big role in this one. Running the point, Emily Parrett had 14 points, 2 steals, 2 assists, and 2 boards. Taylor Fordyce came off the bench scoring 7 points and 4 rebounds. USF only shot 16.7% from the three-point range. Their record drops to 15-10 and 8-8 in CL action.

USF is now 15-10 overall and 8-8 in Crossroads League play. The Lady Cougars will play again on Wednesday, February 21^st against Grace College at 5:30 PM at Hutzell Athletic Center where they will be celebrating Senior Night. Grace College is currently 13-13 and looking to keep their tournament hopes alive. 

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                         -USF Athletics/Grant Ott-Large