Box Score Adrian, MI – Alma College Women's Basketball played their final road game of the regular season on Wednesday. The Scots snapped their losing streak with a 67-47 win.
The first half was as even as they come. Both teams traded runs, and neither was able to pull away from the other. The low scoring quarters produced a 2-point advantage for the Scots at the half, with the score at 26-24. The third quarter was more of the same. Alma jumped out to a 7-point lead, but Adrian pulled the gap back down. The Scots found the offensive pace they were lacking in the first half, and used it to lead Adrian by 4 after three. The fourth quarter was the decider, with Alma continuing the offensive pace from the third, while also clamping down on defense to allow just 5 points. The Scots were able to pull away, winning 67-47.
Alma was led offensively by Taylor Sas and Brooke LeRoux. The duo each posted 15 points, with LeRoux grabbing 6 rebounds to go along with the scoring. Close behind was Olivia Warren, who scored 13 on 5-7 shooting from the floor. Izzy Alston was tied for the team rebounding lead with 6 boards, and 8 points on the scoring end.
The W clinches the Scots a postseason berth to the MIAA Tournament. Alma got some help from Olivet on Wednesday in the form of the Comets beating Saint Mary's. Olivet's win along with the Scots' victory helped to eliminate Saint Mary's from MIAA Tournament contention.
With just 2 games to go in the regular season, the Scots are now vaulted into a tie with Adrian for the 5th seed in the MIAA Tournament. The Bulldogs currently hold the tiebreaker, but with 3 games to go on their slate, the fight for that 5th slot is far from over.
Alma will have Saturday off, while Adrian will play Kalamazoo, and be back in action next Wednesday against Albion.
Story Credit: Nick Nemeth, Sports Information Director
