The Baruch College Bearcats run in the 2015 NCAA Division III Tournament came to an end this evening with a 71-62 loss to Eastern Connecticut State University at the Long Center on the campus of the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

The Bearcats (25-5) trailed 31-24 at halftime after shooting 34 percent (12-35) in the first half, but came out on fire in the second half with a 20-6 run in the opening six minutes to lead, 44-37.

ECSU (22-8) rallied to tie game at 48 and took over in the final four minutes with a 15-5 run, which included a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line, to advance to the Sweet 16 next weekend.

The Bearcats attempted 21 more shots than ECSU, but their opponent shot better at 48 percent (24-48), compared to just 34 percent (28-69) by the Bearcats.

Iyana Abrams scored her 1,000th career point in the loss and finished with 12 points, five assists and three steals.

The team ends the 2014-15 season with a 25-5 record.