OAKLAND CITY, Ind. – The Spring Arbor University women's basketball team dropped a non-conference contest against Oakland City University 84-76 on Tuesday.
Spring Arbor had the lead heading into the fourth quarter, but the Mighty Oaks outscored the Cougars 28-15 over the final 10 minutes to hand SAU its second straight setback.
THE BASICS
SCORE: Spring Arbor 76, Oakland City 84
LOCATION: Oakland City, Ind.
RECORDS: Spring Arbor 7-3, Oakland City 4-2
GAME NOTES
- After a slow start against Marian University on Saturday, Spring Arbor came out of the gates strong Tuesday morning against Oakland City. The Cougars scored 30 points in the opening period on the way to taking a 30-22 lead.
- The Cougars led by as many as 20 in the second quarter, but the Mighty Oaks would fight their way back.
- Oakland City used a 14-0 run in the third quarter to take a 56-53 lead, but SAU would respond and take a 61-56 advantage into the fourth.
- Spring Arbor held a 69-65 lead at the 7:04 mark of the fourth, but an 11-0 Oakland City run put the home team in front for good.
- Alana Nelson finished with 21 points and nine rebounds. Bailey Vissman had a season-high 14 points while Emma Smieska added 13.
UP NEXT
Spring Arbor plays host to Grace College (5-2, 0-2 CL) on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m.
