Box Score Sylvania, OH – AQ dropped a 61–55 matchup to Lourdes in a competitive game that featured consistent back-and-forth play. The Saints stayed within reach for most of the game, finishing the first and third quarters tied before entering the final period even at 39–39. AQ had multiple players contribute offensively and briefly held a lead in the fourth quarter, but a late run by Lourdes proved to be the difference as the Saints were unable to close the gap down the stretch.
Aquinas 55, Lourdes 61
The game opened at a slow pace before Paige Guernsey got things started with a three-pointer to give AQ an early 3–0 lead, followed by two free throws to extend the advantage to 5–2. The Gray Wolves briefly pulled ahead by one, but Isabel Reemsnyder answered with a three-pointer to regain the lead for AQ, 9–8. The teams traded baskets down the stretch, and a late free throw from Reemsnyder sent the game into the second quarter tied at 14–14.
Lourdes scored first in the second period, but Reemsnyder knocked down another three to give AQ a 17–16 edge. The Gray Wolves then found their rhythm, going on a nine-point run before Reemsnyder stopped the surge with a layup to make it 25–19. Rhema Dozier added a free throw, and an MJ Mikus jumper cut the deficit to 10 as AQ trailed 34–24 at halftime.
Guernsey opened the second half with a jumper, and Dozier followed with a layup to keep AQ within striking distance at 38–28. Hope Kanouse connected on a three-pointer, and Mikus added a layup to trim the deficit to five, 38–33. Reemsnyder went to work inside with two layups, and Guernsey added two free throws as AQ reclaimed the lead, 39–38. The teams entered the final quarter deadlocked at 39–39.
Hannah Gillette opened the fourth quarter with a clutch three-pointer to put AQ ahead 42–39. Reemsnyder and Guernsey each added baskets to extend the lead to 48–43. Kanouse and Guernsey combined for five more points, but a late Lourdes run swung the momentum, giving AQ a 59–53 deficit. Reemsnyder hit a late jumper, but the Saints were unable to close the gap, falling 61–55.
Coaches Comments
Head Coach Brian Morris stated, "We played well enough to win today defensively and made it difficult for their best players. Late in the game, we made a few mental mistakes they took advantage of! All in all, I'm excited about our growth today. It's difficult to win on the road in our league, and today we fought hard enough to have a chance to win!!"
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