WQIO Ohio's Super Station
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – The Mount Vernon Nazarene University women’s basketball team (15-14) entered postseason play on Wednesday, February 26 at Marian University (23-6) in the Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinals.
No. 6 seeded MVNU got off to a slow start at No. 3 Marian, falling behind 0-9 in the early part of the first quarter. The Lady Cougars began to battle back but still trailed 12-20 after the first quarter. MVNU continued to struggle offensively in the second quarter, getting outscored 17-9. At the half, Marian held a commanding 37-21 lead.
The Knights came out strong in the third and built its lead up to 35 points, its largest of the game, with 2:51 left in the third. After three, MVNU trailed 35-60. MVNU showed a lot of fight in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Knights 20-11. In the end, MVNU fell by a final of 55-71. Despite the loss, Angela Roshak hit a new career milestone. The junior from North Canton, Ohio surpassed 1,000 career points with her 18-point performance in the Crossroads League Tournament Quarterfinals.
Inside the Box Score:
MVNU shot just 35% from the floor and 30% from three. Marian shot 47% from the floor and 23% from deep.
MVNU was outrebounded 43-27 and gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
MVNU had 17 turnovers which led to 23 points for Marian.
Roshak – 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-4 FT), 9 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block.
Serenitee Johnson – 12 points (4-14 FG, 1-1 3PT, 3-5 FT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals.
Katie Sprang – 8 points (2-8 FG, 4-4 FT), 1 assist, 1 steal.
Grace Vermilya – 7 points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3PT, 2-2 FT), 1 rebound, 1 assist.
