LIMA, Ohio — Talyssa Moody scored a team-high 11 points, including nine in the second quarter, as the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College women's basketball team fell 90-47 to the University of Northwestern Ohio on Tuesday evening at The Garage.
The Pomeroys (0-3) received contributions from throughout their lineup, with
Aubrey Ervin adding nine points and a team-high five rebounds.
Deziree' Bryant finished with six points, three assists and two steals, while
Tatyana Bailey contributed four points, four rebounds and a team-high four assists.
SMWC showed early signs of momentum, taking its first lead when Ervin converted a layup off an assist from Bryant to put the Pomeroys ahead 4-2 with 8:07 remaining in the opening quarter. Ervin accounted for seven of SMWC's 11 first-quarter points, including a 3-pointer in the closing minute, but Northwestern Ohio established a 24-11 advantage after 10 minutes.
Moody provided an offensive spark off the bench in the second quarter, knocking down a 3-pointer with 7:55 remaining before helping the Pomeroys put together a productive stretch late in the half.
Bryant started the stretch with a fast-break layup, followed by a jumper and free throw from
Samara Douglas. Moody then converted a layup with 1:26 remaining before connecting on another 3-pointer with just two seconds left in the half, sending SMWC into the locker room trailing 45-25.
Moody finished the period with nine points, shooting 3-for-5 from the field and a perfect 2-for-2 from beyond the arc. She also collected four rebounds and a steal in the contest.
The Pomeroys continued to battle in the third quarter, with
Nadiya Figures converting a transition layup before Ervin added another basket inside. Bryant connected from beyond the arc with 3:41 remaining, and Bailey knocked down four consecutive free throws during the period.
Elayni Stone also contributed a basket in the quarter as SMWC scored 14 points, matching its second-quarter production. Northwestern Ohio carried a 66-39 advantage into the final 10 minutes.
Lia Sanjur gave the Pomeroys an early fourth-quarter lift, scoring consecutive baskets in the opening 1:13 of the period. Her fast-break layup was followed by a jumper to bring SMWC within 66-43 with 8:47 remaining.
Northwestern Ohio responded with a strong finish to secure the victory.
The Racers were led by Olivia Thompson, who finished with 29 points, five assists and six rebounds. Sanaiiya Gray added 21 points, while Brooke Asher contributed 19. Northwestern Ohio shot 53.8% from the field and held a 41-29 rebounding advantage.
SMWC finished with 10 fast-break points and received 23 points from its bench. The Pomeroys also converted 14 of 19 free-throw attempts (73.7%).
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods returns home Saturday, Nov. 7, to face Huntington University (Ind.). Tipoff is scheduled for 3 p.m. ET.
