Badgers fall to Marauders in SIAC west opener

WILBERFORCE, Ohio – The Spring Hill College women's basketball team fell to Central State, 74-64, in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) West Division opener at Beacom/Lewis Gym on Saturday.
 
The Badgers were behind at the half, 35-22, despite matching the Marauders scoring in the second quarter (16-16). SHC surged back in the third quarter and cut the lead down to three points (50-47) after scoring 25 points. Despite the outstanding performance by Spring Hill in the third quarter, Central State won the SIAC west division opener 74-64. The loss comes despite SHC shooting a season-high .442 percent (23-52) from the floor.
 
Tyashia Bostick led the Badgers with 19 points, six rebounds, two steals and a block. On the other side of the court, Kailyn Nash led the game in scoring with 20 points and tallied eight rebounds, three steals, two blocks and an assist.
 
Game Details
Spring Hill at Central State
Date: Jan. 7
Time: 1 p.m. (EST)
Venue (Location): Beacom/Lewis Gym (Wilberforce, Ohio)
 
Results
Central State 74, Spring Hill 64
Records: Central State (7-6, 6-2 SIAC), Spring Hill (2-11, 1-7 SIAC)
 
Up Next
The Badgers will finish their four-game road stretch with a game against west division foe Kentucky State on Monday.
 
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