Lady Cougars Fall to Governors State in Winter Classic Opener

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team (5-7, 0-3) fell to Governors State University (10-3, 5-1) on Thursday, December 28.

The first half remained closely contested, with a tied score of 34 each at the break. However, in the third quarter, the Lady Cougars struggled, being outscored 21-9. Ultimately, MVNU fell short, concluding the game with a 78-70 loss.

Inside the Box Score:

MVNU shot 42.9% (24-56) from the field and 33.3% (5-15) from three-point range. Governors State shot 51.6% (33-64) from the field and 30.0% (3-10) from three-point range.

MVNU had 15 turnovers leading to 18 points for Governors State. Governors State had 14 turnovers leading to 9 points for MVNU.

MVNU dominated in the paint, scoring 36 points compared to Governors State's 22 points.

MVNU outrebounded the Jaguars 40-38 in the game.

Governors State outscored MVNU 28 to 13 in bench points.

Madelyn Lawson – 21 points (6-16 FG, 1-4 3PT), 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals.

Grace Vermilya – 13 points (6-10 FG), 6 rebounds, 1 block.

Katie Sprang – 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3PT), 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal.

Angela Roshak – 10 points (3-5 FG), 6 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists.

Peyton Davis – 8 points (2-7 FG), 3 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal.

Emily Walker – 6 points (2-5 FG, 2-3 3PT), 6 assists, 3 rebounds.

What's Next:

MVNU will finish the Governors State Winter Classic on Friday, December 29 at 2:00pm against Missouri Baptist.

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.