No.2 Marian Overpowers Lady Cougars

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. –The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team (9-18, 3-14) fell to No.2 Marian University (26-1, 17-0) by a score of 42-72 on Wednesday, February 21 in its last home game of the season. 

Inside the Box Score:  

Marian's defense was elite against MVNU as the hosts shot just 25.5% from the floor and 20% (4-20) from three. 

Marian shot 50.9% from the field and 37.5% (3-8) from deep. 

MVNU was outrebounded by the Knights 42-24. Marian turned its eight offensive rebounds into 12 second chance points. 

Marian dominated the paint with 40 points. 

Peyton Davis – 13 points (4-6 FG, 5-6 FT), 3 rebounds, 3 assists.  

Madelyn Lawson – 13 points (4-14 FG, 4-4 FT), 4 rebounds,1 block.  

Shalen Guilliams – 9 points (3-7 3P), 3 rebounds.  

What's Next: 

MVNU closes the season on Saturday, February 24 at Grace College in Winona Lake, Indiana. Tipoff is set for 1:00pm.  

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,000 students from 25 states and 11 foreign countries.