Lady Cougars Get Back in Win Column with Victory over Missouri Baptist

UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team (6-7) concluded the Governors State University Winter Classic with a 71-64 victory on Friday, December 29.

MVNU entered the half tied at 29-29 with Missouri Baptist (2-7). After a late run in the third for MBU, MVNU found itself down 46-51 heading into the fourth. The Lady Cougars remained calm and stayed composed in the final period, clawing their way back into the game. A Noelle Lavery jump shot with 7:14 left in fourth gave MVNU a 54-53 lead. MVNU never trailed again in the game. With a 63-61 lead with 1:31 left in the game, a Katie Sprang three iced the game for good.

Inside the Box Score:

MVNU shot 43.1% from the field and 30% (6-20) from three-point range. MVNU held MBU to 38.9% from the floor and 38.5% from three (5-13).

MVNU outrebounded MBU 41-34 and out-assisted the competition 17-12. MVNU only had 14 turnovers.

Madelyn Lawson – 16 points (4-9, 2-5 3PT, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 blocks.

Peyton Davis – 16 points (3-7 FG, 10-13 FT), 5 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 steal.

Angela Roshak – 15 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 FT), 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block.

Lavery – 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 3PT), 2 rebounds.

What's Next:

MVNU starts league play again on January 3 against Huntington University in Ariel Arena at 5:00pm.

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.