WATCH POST-GAME
CEDARVILLE, Ohio – The Lady Jackets scored the last 12 points to take a 52-47 G-MAC victory from Walsh at the Callan Athletic Center.
Cedarville, 8-6 overall and 3-3 G-MAC, held the Cavaliers scoreless for nearly the last five minutes of the contest in winning their fourth straight home game.
Ella Sellars led the way with 16 points.
Sarah Loughry totaled five points, seven rebounds, six assists, and six steals.
A Walsh three-pointer with 4:52 remaining gave the visitors a 47-40 lead.
The Jackets hit four free throws before a Loughry layup cut the deficit to one at the 1:30 mark.
After the Cavs missed two free throws 15 seconds later,
Emma Kay Martin gave CU the lead on a layup with 52 seconds to go.
Two free throws apiece by Sellars and
Cait Behling sealed the outcome.
Five Facts:
- Loughry's rebounds, assists, and steals were all career highs.
- CU had the advantage on points in the paint (34-22) and bench points (18-6).
- The Jackets converted 8-of-11 free throws in the fourth quarter.
- The defense held Walsh to 0-for-6 from the field and forced six turnovers in the final five minutes.
- It's the only meeting of the regular season between the two schools with Walsh leading the all-time series, 27-25.
