ALMA, Mich.-  A slow first half for the Scots sets the tone in the Scots MIAA opener.  Alma shot just 6-of-24 in the first half and dug themselves a 13 point halftime deficit that they could not recover from.  For the game Alma shot just 38% from the floor, and committed 19 turnovers on the game.

Ashley Matuzak (Saginaw/Nouvel Catholic) led the Socts with 27 points and 12 rebounds.  Abigail Way added 12 points and six assists, and Megan Hoblet contributed five boards and four assists off the bench.

The loss evens up Alma's record at 3-3 (0-1).  The Maroon and Cream return to action when they travel to Grand Rapids on December 16th to take on Calvin in an MIAA contest.  Tip-off is scheduled for 3 p.m.