Circleville, OH - The women's basketball team returned to the Maxwell Center on Tuesday evening, falling 94-66 to the University of Northwestern Ohio. Despite a difficult opening quarter, the Trailblazers found their offensive rhythm in the second half, scoring 46 points over the final two quarters.
UNOH established an early advantage, outscoring the Trailblazers 35-6 in the opening quarter. The Racers connected on eight three-pointers in the first ten minutes, creating a deficit the Trailblazers would struggle to overcome.
Ohio Christian began finding opportunities offensively in the second quarter, with
JoLeigh Hamilton contributing four points and
Jordyn Smoot adding three. The Racers maintained their momentum, entering halftime with a 57-20 advantage.
The Trailblazers showed improvement coming out of the break, matching the Racers with 16 points in the third quarter.
Smoot led the Trailblazers offensively with 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Wray delivered an efficient performance, finishing with 12 points and a team-high 11 rebounds for a double-double.
Hamilton recorded her second consecutive double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Tripp contributed eight points, and Griego finished with nine points on three three-pointers.
The Trailblazers move to 2-2 on the season.
Ohio Christian will remain at home on Friday, November 13, welcoming the University of Michigan-Dearborn. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM.
