Lady Cougars Fall in Hard-Fought Battle at No.5 Marian

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women's basketball team (7-11, 1-7 CL) battled the fifth-ranked Marian University Knights (17-1, 8-0 CL) in Indianapolis on Wednesday, January 17.

MVNU got off to a great start and led by as many as 14 in the ballgame. At the half, MVNU held a 39-30 lead. With 4:20 remaining, MVNU held a 71-64 lead after a Noelle Lavery floater. The offense went cold for the Lady Cougars as Marian picked up the pressure. The hosts used an 8-0 run to claim its first lead of the game with 2:28 remaining. Despite MVNU giving it all they had, the fifth-ranked team in the country was able to escape at home with an 80-74 victory.

Inside the Box Score:

MVNU shot 53.6% from the field and 47.1% (8-17) from three. Despite the hot shooting, Marian was hotter as it shot 55.4% from the field.

15 MVNU turnovers led to 16 points for Marian.

Marian capitalized off its 8 offensive rebounds, leading to 15 second chance points.

Missed free throws hurt MVNU, especially down the stretch. The Lady Cougars finished 6-13 at the line (46.2%) on the evening.

Madelyn Lawson – 16 points (6-14 FG, 2-6 3PT), 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists.

Lavery – 15 points (6-12 FG, 3-5 3PT), 3 rebounds, 1 steal.

Katie Sprang – 14 points (5-9 FG, 2-3 3PT), 5 rebounds, 1 assist.

Angela Roshak – 12 points (6-9 FG) 5 rebounds, 2 assists.

What's Next:

MVNU takes on Grace College in Ariel Arena on Saturday, January 20. 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.