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Cougars Fall to Taylor


SPRING ARBOR, MI - Every coach talks about it; the "it" is fundamentals. When the basics break down, it makes it very difficult to win. Rebounding and taking care of the basketball are two of the big keys to winning basketball games. It was a breakdown of these two fundamentals that kept Spring Arbor from defeating Taylor University despite leading 52-48 with just over five minutes, the Cougars would eventually fall to the Trojans 60-66.

"We actually played pretty well, and we battled hard tonight," said Head Coach Ryan Frost. "Megan Bement was outstanding again for us, and Sarah Wellman played one of her best games on the defensive end. We just have to take care of the ball better in those critical moments of the game."

Angela Russell hit six of eight 3-point shots in the game has she scored a game high 18 points. In the first half alone, Russell had 15 points which was over half of the Cougars 28 first half points. Spring Arbor trailed Taylor 30-28 at the break.

Bement added 11 points and Ashley Stelter chipped in 10 points.

With just over five minutes left on the clock and with Spring Arbor leading by four points, the Cougars turned the ball over on three straight possessions and Taylor took advantage of the Cougar mistakes and scored 12 unanswered points and took the lead 58-52 and Spring Arbor would only get to within four points of Taylor, but no closer as the Trojans would go on to win the game.

Taylor outrebounded Spring Arbor 42-31.

The Cougars will remain home for a Saturday afternoon matchup with Bethel College. Bethel is ranked 11th in the NAIA with a record of 15-5, 7-2. Spring Arbor falls to 7-13, 3-6. Game time is set for 1:00


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Players Mentioned

Angela Russell

#25 Angela Russell

G
5' 7"
Senior
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Sarah Wellman

#43 Sarah Wellman

C
6' 1"
Senior
/
Ashley Stelter

#15 Ashley Stelter

G/F
5' 7"
Senior
/

Players Mentioned

Angela Russell

#25 Angela Russell

5' 7"
Senior
/
G
Sarah Wellman

#43 Sarah Wellman

6' 1"
Senior
/
C
Ashley Stelter

#15 Ashley Stelter

5' 7"
Senior
/
G/F