Jan. 13, 2007

TSU downs Adrian for first MIAA win

ANGOLA, Ind.—The Adrian College women’s basketball team fell 69-74 at Tri-State University on Saturday afternoon, dropping to 7-8 (2-6 MIAA) on the season.

Freshman guard Anita Stamps led the Bulldogs with 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while freshman center Kim Olech added 12 points and 12 rebounds. Adrian hit 47% of their shots from the floor, but committed 23 turnovers against the Thunder’s full-court pressure. TSU was led by Kelly Rogers, who netted 16 points.

Tri-State built a 24-14 lead 10-minutes into the game, but a 13-2 Adrian run over the next six minutes gave the visitors a lead that they held until halftime, going into the break up 40-39.

The Thunder held an eight point advantage with 3:22 left, but a 7-0 run by AC brought the Bulldogs to within one after a Stamps lay up at the 1:42 mark.

A lay up by Claire Will and two free throws by Sarah Howe, however, kept the game out of reach and gave TSU their second MIAA win in the last two seasons.

Adrian will next face Saint Mary’s on Saturday when they travel to South Bend, Ind. for a 3 p.m. tip off.