Lady Cougars Lose Heartbreaker to Trailblazers

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team (5-4) fell to Ohio Christian University (7-2) 64-65 on Tuesday, December 12. 

MVNU held a 64-62 lead late after Emily Walker's jump shot put MVNU up with 18 seconds left. Unfortunately for the Lady Cougars, a foul on an OCU three-point attempt gave the visitors three shots with 16 seconds on the clock. The Trailblazers hit all three attempts and left Ariel Arena with a one-point victory as MVNU's last second shot attempt for the win was no good as time expired.

Inside the Box Score: 

MVNU shot 38.6% from the floor and 81.8% from the free throw line, but also struggled from deep as it finished just 2-17 (11.8%).

OCU shot 39% from the field and just 13.3% (2-15) shooting from three.

OCU outrebounded MVNU 40-37.

Angela Roshak – Career-high 29 points (8-14 FG, 13-16 FT), 8 rebounds, 2 blocks. 

Madelyn Lawson – 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-7 3PT), 6 rebounds, 2 blocks. 

Walker – 8 points (4-9 FG), 5 rebounds, 8 assists. 

Peyton Davis – 8 points (2-5 FG, 4-4 FT), 1 assist, 5 rebounds. 

What's Next:

MVNU plays at No.14 Rio Grande on Friday, December 15. Tipoff is set for 6:00pm in Rio Grande, Ohio.

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.