DELAWARE, OH – The Goucher women's basketball team (3-7, LC 0-1) lost to Ohio Wesleyan University on the road Thursday evening in the first round of the Hoops for Hope Classic in Delaware, OH.
Junior Briana Bull lead the Gophers with 22 points, eight rebounds and three steals over the course of 34 minutes. Senior Jaida Scarborough chalked up 17 points, four rebounds and three steals to aid in the cause. Freshman Kerry Chun chipped in with three steals of her own – a career-high for the young guard.
The senior duo, Taylor Dickson and Megan Kuether, led the Bishops with 25 and 18 points, respectively. Freshman Elea Karras pulled in a game-high nine rebounds.
How It Happened:
- The game opened on a 12-1 run over five minutes in favor of the Bishops.
- Goucher fought back to only a five-point deficit to close the first stanza, 15-10.
- The Bishops continued to stay hot in the second quarter, heading into the intermission 44-26.
- In the second half, it was more of the same, with the Gophers falling behind 61-41 at the end of the third quarter.
- The Bishops maintained pace, earning an 82-56 victory in the game.
- Goucher shot 30.3% (20-of-66) from the field, compared to OWU's 47.1% (33-of-70).
- The Gophers hit 15-of-22 (68.2%) of their free throws.
Coach's Thoughts:
- "It was an embarrassing team performance. We allowed them to do whatever they wanted in the first half and it just continued in the second half."
- "Tomorrow is a new day and I am hopeful they play how we know they can play; with effort and an attitude that we can, and will be successful."
Next up:
The Gophers will square off with the loser of the Kalamazoo vs. University of Rochester game that takes place Thursday, Dec. 29th at 8PM. It will be the first time Goucher has faced either team.