Lady Bearcats Drop Second Straight
Northwest Missouri State 70, Southwest Baptist 67

MARYVILLE - The Lady Bearcats led at halftime Saturday, 37-32, but were outscored in the second period, 38-30.

The Lady ‘Cats were called for 16 second-half fouls compared to NWMSU’s seven. SBU led by as many as 10 points in the second half.

The Lady ‘Cats led 67-65 with 3:04 left in the ballgame. Four fouls were called against SBU in the last 2:27 seconds and NWMSU hit a layup and three free throws to win the game, 70-67.

SBU was led by Amber Wheeler with 23 points. Also scoring in double figures was Jennifer Clymore and Gwyn Smith with 10 points apiece.

SBU shot .383 from the field (23-60), .400 from the arc (8-20) and .813 from the charity stripe (13-16).

SBU scored only 12 points off the bench compared to NWMSU’s 32. The green and white Bearcats also outscored SBU 32-18 in the paint on Saturday and had 22 points off of Lady ‘Cat turnovers. SBU scored only 13 points off turnovers.

The score was tied eight times and five lead changes occurred, including three in the last nine minutes of the game.

SBU returns to action on Tuesday, Jan. 21 when it hosts Pittsburg State at 5:45 p.m. in Davison Field House.

Boxscore - NWMSU 70, SBU 67