Wow - we had several chances in the final minute to beat Mt. Mary College at home, but couldn't get it done. They are an NCAA III team, and have one of the single best players we have ever competed against. Jordan Osley, a multiple NCAA player of the week, scored 37 points against us but we still had an opportunity to win the game.
During the final minute, we missed two free throws, fouled a player shooting a three, and turned the ball over on an inbounds play with 10 seconds remaining. In hindsight, I should have had us run a different play with a different look to it, but the one we ran had worked for layups a couple of times earlier in the game. They deflected the pass, and were able to secure the loose ball and run out the clock.
I continue to be amazed at how we are scoring this semester. A game after scoring 78 points, we come back with 76 this game. Our half court defense hasn't been bad, but we continue to surrender some key offensive boards. Mt. Mary used a serious size advantage to outrebound us 46-33. The effort continues to be there, which is what we can control.
Ellie scored 20 points, Tiff had 18, Lyds 13 and Jenna 10. Rebekah led us in rebounding with 10. Brookes Byard and VanLaanen also made significant contributions off of the bench.
We have to shake this off as we have just arrived at our hotel in Gaylord, MI. After a short night, we leave at 8:45am for our 3-hour drive to Grand Rapids where we play region opponent Grace Bible College. Grace beat us earlier in the year at the Kentucky tournament, and the girls are ready for a rematch.
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