PORTSMOUTH, Ohio. – The IU Kokomo women's basketball team played its second straight road game Saturday afternoon, traveling to Shawnee State where they fell to a talented Bears squad.
FAST FACTS - 70-35 loss at Shawnee State
- LOCATION: Waller Gymnasium | Portsmouth, Ohio
- UPDATED RECORDS: IU Kokomo 9-10 (5-5), Shawnee State 17-5 (8-2)
- NAIA TOP-25 RANKINGS: IU Kokomo - N/A, Shawnee State - N/A
THE RUNDOWN
- IU Kokomo played stout defense early in Saturday's contest, holding the Bears to just one point over the opening 6:40. Shawnee State closed the quarter with a 15–2 run to take control after the opening period.
- The Cougar offense struggled to find a rhythm throughout the afternoon, particularly in the second quarter, as the Bears pushed their lead to 30–13 by halftime.
- After Shawnee State opened the second half with another strong quarter, IU Kokomo held its own in the fourth, but the Bears comfortably closed out a 70–35 victory over the Cougars.
LEADING THE CHARGE
- Mackenzie York and Hannah Hodgen were the only Cougars to reach double figures, with York scoring 13 points and grabbing four rebounds while Hodgen added 10 points and three rebounds.
THE ROAD AHEAD
- Next Game: 2/3 vs Oakland City - 6:00 PM
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