Bees unable to keep up with No. 21 IUSB
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
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#21 Indiana South Bend (16-0, 8-0) | 24 | 19 | 24 | 17 | 84 |
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St. Ambrose (IA) (2-11, 2-6) | 17 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 63 |
A big run to start the second half lifted No. 21 Indiana South Bend past St. Ambrose 84-63 Saturday afternoon at Lee Lohman Arena.
The Bees trailed the unbeaten Titans just 43-33 at the half. But IU South Bend (16-0, 8-0 CCAC) opened the third quarter with seven straight points. A Kashell Daughty jumper stopped the run and cut the deficit to 50-35.
Then midway through the third, with St. Ambrose down 57-42, South Bend went on an 8-0 run to open a 65-42 lead. Elly Doe and Caitlyn Thole hit 3-pointers to help SAU get to within 67-50 entering the final frame.
IUSB started the fourth with seven consecutive points to end any SAU comeback hopes.
The undersized Bees were out-rebounded 50-28 which helped the Titans to a 22-6 edge in second-chance points. St. Ambrose (2-11, 2-6 CCAC) was also outscored in the paint 60-20.
Each team put four players in double figures. Thole led SAU with 18 points. She also grabbed eight rebounds. Daughty scored 16 while handing out five assists. Abby Wolter finished with 13 points and six boards, and Doe netted 10.
Kaitlyn Brunson chipped in with six points.
The Bees will host Trinity Christian Wednesday.