ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – The Truman State women's basketball team dropped a 53-38 decision to Lewis University Wednesday evening at Neil Carey Arena. The Bulldogs fall to 8-8 overall and 5-3 in conference play, while the Flyers improve to 9-7 and 5-2 in the league standings.
The Bulldogs came out competitive in the opening quarter, trading baskets with the Flyers early. After Lewis took a 2-0 lead, Mallory Ott responded with a hook shot to tie the game at 2-2 with 7:47 remaining. Emajin McCallop gave Truman a 3-2 advantage with a free throw at the 7:07 mark, and the Bulldogs extended their lead to 5-2 when McCallop drove for a layup at 6:12. Lewis answered back to tie it at 5-5, but the Flyers closed the quarter strong with back-to-back three-pointers from Mallory Ramage to take an 11-7 lead into the second period.
The Flyers extended their lead in the second quarter, opening with a 13-7 run over the first three minutes. Samantha Campanelli sparked Lewis with five points during a crucial stretch, including a three-pointer and a pull-up jumper. The Bulldogs struggled to find offensive rhythm, managing just nine points in the period. Morgan Miller's three-pointer cut the deficit to 18-12, but Lewis took a 25-16 lead into halftime.
Truman showed life coming out of the break, as McCallop scored five points in the frame and Lexie White added four to pull within seven at 22-25. However, the Flyers responded with a run of their own, fueled by Campanelli's hot shooting from beyond the arc. The junior guard knocked down multiple jumpers to push Lewis ahead 41-31 by the end of the third quarter.
The Bulldogs were unable to mount a comeback in the final period, never getting closer than 11 points. Lewis's largest lead came became the final score at 53-38 as the Bulldogs put out a strong defensive performance, but couldn't find offensive rhythm in a tough GLVC battle.
Team Statistics
| Category |
Truman State |
Lewis |
| Final Score |
38 |
53 |
| Field Goals |
15-48 (31.3%) |
19-49 (38.8%) |
| 3-Point FG |
2-15 (13.3%) |
6-19 (31.6%) |
| Free Throws |
6-12 (50.0%) |
9-10 (90.0%) |
| Rebounds |
21 |
33 |
| Offensive Rebounds |
5 |
10 |
| Assists |
4 |
10 |
| Steals |
7 |
12 |
| Blocks |
2 |
3 |
| Turnovers |
16 |
17 |
| Points in Paint |
24 |
24 |
| Second Chance Points |
6 |
12 |
| Fast Break Points |
6 |
2 |
| Points off Turnovers |
8 |
12 |
| Bench Points |
14 |
15 |
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Up Next:
The Bulldogs will continue their roadtrip this weekend against Upper Iowa on Saturday at 1:00 PM. Truman will look to snap a three-game losing streak against the Peacocks, including an overtime loss.
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