The Alma Women's Basketball team traveled to Siena Heights University on Saturday, in search of its first victory of the 2008-09 season, but found the hosts not very hospitable. The Scots dropped a 68-49 decision to the NAIA Saints to fall to 0-4 on the year while SHU improved to 3-4..

Alma was again plagued by a tough afternoon of shooting as the Scots shot 31% from the field in the first half, 30% in the second half and finished at 31% for the game. The Scots trailed 43-28 after the initial frame but played the Saints hard in the second half as they shot just 29% and were held to 25 points.

Meagan Hoblet paced Alma with 13 points (six of 15 shooting), eight total rebounds and four blocked shots, while Lacey Best-Rowden finished in double figures as well with ten points. Kathryn Bigelow added eight rebounds and led the team with three steals on the defensive side of the ball. Best-Rowden and Bigelow also led the team with three assists a piece in the contest.

Siena Heights shot just 36% from the field, but did outrebound the Scots by a final margin of 50-37, including a 20-8 advantage on the offensive boards, for the game. The Saints also bested Alma in team assists by a mark of 18-10.

The Scots' next opportunity for their first win of the season will be on Wednesday, December 3, when Alma travels to Concordia College for a 7:00 p.m. game.