Saturday, February 6
Muncie, Ind.
4 p.m.
Ball State University
9-6,7-4MAC
84
vs
89
University of Akron
5-10,2-10MAC
1
2
3
4
OT 1
F
Akron
19
18
21
14
17
89
Ball St.
21
24
12
15
12
84
Photo by: Ball State University Creative Services
Women’s Basketball Falls To Akron In Overtime; 89-84
February 06, 2021 | Women's Basketball
MUNCIE, Ind. - The Cardinals like taking it down to the wire and tonight's contest was no different. The only difference was the outcome of the game.
Unfortunately, for Ball State (9-6, 7-4 MAC) the win column went Akron's way (5-10, 2-10 MAC) as the Zips won in overtime, 89-84, Saturday evening in Worthen Arena.
Brady Sallee said after the game that Akron played harder along with having more energy than we did. He explained that defensively is where the Zips won the ball game.
The Cardinals led in both the first and second quarters over the Zips. At one point it seemed as if it was going to be a relatively easy ball game for Ball State.
BSU had built a 14- point (41-27) cushion with just 4:20 remaining in the first half. After that, Akron was able to make a slight comeback to come within eight points (45-37) of Ball State at intermission.
Akron came out guns a blazing in the third quarter outscoring Ball State 21-12 to take a 58-57 edge over the Cardinals heading into the final stanza.
It was an up and down affair in the fourth quarter, Akron thought they had it won as the Zips led by two (72-70) with just over a minute remaining. Akron then marched down the court to try and seal their fate but redshirt sophomore Anna Clephane came in clutch with a steal, going coast to coast, for a fast break layup to send the game into overtime.
In the extra period, Akron took advantage early on and although the Cardinals got some nice looks at the basket, they couldn't get them to fall.
BSU had to play catchup the remainder of OT and would eventually lose the ball game.
Sallee closed out the press conference by saying that the Cardinals' better turnaround, answer the bell and have the right taste in their mouths' for an even better NIU team Monday.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State women's basketball team, please follow @BallStateSports, @BSUCoachBrady and @BallStateWBB.
Unfortunately, for Ball State (9-6, 7-4 MAC) the win column went Akron's way (5-10, 2-10 MAC) as the Zips won in overtime, 89-84, Saturday evening in Worthen Arena.
Brady Sallee said after the game that Akron played harder along with having more energy than we did. He explained that defensively is where the Zips won the ball game.
The Cardinals led in both the first and second quarters over the Zips. At one point it seemed as if it was going to be a relatively easy ball game for Ball State.
BSU had built a 14- point (41-27) cushion with just 4:20 remaining in the first half. After that, Akron was able to make a slight comeback to come within eight points (45-37) of Ball State at intermission.
Akron came out guns a blazing in the third quarter outscoring Ball State 21-12 to take a 58-57 edge over the Cardinals heading into the final stanza.
It was an up and down affair in the fourth quarter, Akron thought they had it won as the Zips led by two (72-70) with just over a minute remaining. Akron then marched down the court to try and seal their fate but redshirt sophomore Anna Clephane came in clutch with a steal, going coast to coast, for a fast break layup to send the game into overtime.
In the extra period, Akron took advantage early on and although the Cardinals got some nice looks at the basket, they couldn't get them to fall.
BSU had to play catchup the remainder of OT and would eventually lose the ball game.
For the contest, senior forward Oshlynn Brown led the Cardinals with 29 points while also tying her career high in rebounds with 19 for her 41st double-double of her career. Sophomore guard Sydney Freeman scored in double figures for her eighth straight game chipping in 17 points while teammate Clephane finished the night with 12.
The Cardinals don't have much time to sulk Sallee said. Ball State will head back in the gym tomorrow to get ready for Northern Illinois Monday at 2 p.m. ET in Worthen Arena.Sallee closed out the press conference by saying that the Cardinals' better turnaround, answer the bell and have the right taste in their mouths' for an even better NIU team Monday.
For the most up-to-date news on the Ball State women's basketball team, please follow @BallStateSports, @BSUCoachBrady and @BallStateWBB.
Team Stats
UA
BSU
FG%
.413
.400
3FG%
.333
.273
FT%
.947
.684
RB
45
45
TO
15
17
STL
12
9
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
29
FGM
9
3FGM
0
FTM
11
Pts
17
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
4
Pts
12
FGM
2
3FGM
0
FTM
8
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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