ANGOLA, Ind. - The Alma College women's basketball team snapped a four-game losing skid with a 68-50 victory against Tri-State tonight. The win improves the Scots' record to 9-9 (4-7 MIAA). Sophomore Ashley Matuzak (Saginaw/Nouvel Catholic) scored 15 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lead the Scots with her double-double, the third of the season for Matuzak.

Senior Katey Peacock (Gowen/Greenville) led the Scots with 18 points while Darcie Philp (Ubly) added 14 points and nine boards.

A low-scoring first half - Alma led 24-18 - opened the doors for a 44-point second half for the Scots while Tri-State scored 32.

Alma's post play proved to give them a 14-point advantage, generating 28 points in the paint to the Thunder's 10.

The Scots return to action Saturday (Feb. 4) when it hosts Kalamazoo College at 4 p.m. for Scot Appreciation Day, a celebration for the community and campus. Discounted ticket prices, giveaways, prizes and games are on schedule for the appreciation day. For more information, contact Lindsay Carpenter, Sport Marketing Manager, at (989) 463-7114 or carpenter@alma.edu.