CENTREVILLE, Mich. - Alma College squared off against Mt. St. Joseph at Glen Oaks Community College, falling to MSJ 59-56.

Alma led 34-26 at halftime, but MSJ came out hot, playing tough defense in the second half, out-scoring the Scots 33-22 in the second stanza to narrowly defeat the Maroon and Cream, 59-56. Alma is now 2-1 on the season.

Junior Ashley Matuzak (Saginaw/Nouvel Catholic) led the team with 23 points and nine boards while Heather Keenan (Charlotte) added 15 points and Ashley Wojtas (Kent City) had 12.

Alma returns to action Nov. 25 when it travels to Siena Heights.