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WBB Puts up Good Fight in Loss to No. 16 North Carolina at Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament
November 23, 2024 | Women's Basketball
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahama - The Ball State women's basketball team suffered an 63-52 setback to No. 16 North Carolina in the Cardinals' opening game of the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament Saturday night in the Bahamas.
The Cardinals (4-1) opened Saturday's contest with an undefeated start to their season for the second-straight year. Unfortunately, the Tarheels (4-1) halted BSU's momentum to remain undefeated in non-conference action.
Ball State and North Carolina exchanged baskets throughout the opening seven-minutes of action tonight. The game was tied 10-10 before UNC closed out the first quarter with a 9-0 run which led to the Tarheels taking a 19-10 edge over the Cardinals at the end of the frame.
After trailing by double digits throughout the second 10 minutes of play, the Cardinals were able to close the gap to six (35-29) at intermission after a 3-pointer from Madelyn Bischoff and two free throws from Ally Becki. Ball State also amped-up its defense causing North Carolina to commit 11 turnovers by the half when the Tarheels currently average only 11.5 miscues per game.
Ball State whittled North Carolina's third quarter 10-point advantage (39-29) down to four (41-37) by the 5:57 mark off a three-pointer from Bischoff. The Tarheels expanded their cushion back up to 10 (50-40) but a layup from Elise Stuck and a trey from Bischoff kept the contest from getting out of hand. UNC would head into the final frame with a 10-point (54-44) advantage over BSU.
The Cardinals gave a strong effort and kept battling in the final 10 minutes of action but North Carolina remained in control which ultimately sealed tonight's victory for the Tarheels.
Despite the loss, Ball State can walk away proud especially for its defensive efforts as the Cardinals kept North Carolina below its season scoring average.
For the game, Bischoff led all players with a season best 19 points which include five 3-pointers. Marie Kiefer also reached double-digit scoring with 13 points while also pulling down seven rebounds.
The Ball State women's basketball team continues action at the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas on Sunday against Texas A&M. Tipoff is at 9 pm ET.
The Cardinals (4-1) opened Saturday's contest with an undefeated start to their season for the second-straight year. Unfortunately, the Tarheels (4-1) halted BSU's momentum to remain undefeated in non-conference action.
Ball State and North Carolina exchanged baskets throughout the opening seven-minutes of action tonight. The game was tied 10-10 before UNC closed out the first quarter with a 9-0 run which led to the Tarheels taking a 19-10 edge over the Cardinals at the end of the frame.
After trailing by double digits throughout the second 10 minutes of play, the Cardinals were able to close the gap to six (35-29) at intermission after a 3-pointer from Madelyn Bischoff and two free throws from Ally Becki. Ball State also amped-up its defense causing North Carolina to commit 11 turnovers by the half when the Tarheels currently average only 11.5 miscues per game.
Ball State whittled North Carolina's third quarter 10-point advantage (39-29) down to four (41-37) by the 5:57 mark off a three-pointer from Bischoff. The Tarheels expanded their cushion back up to 10 (50-40) but a layup from Elise Stuck and a trey from Bischoff kept the contest from getting out of hand. UNC would head into the final frame with a 10-point (54-44) advantage over BSU.
The Cardinals gave a strong effort and kept battling in the final 10 minutes of action but North Carolina remained in control which ultimately sealed tonight's victory for the Tarheels.
Despite the loss, Ball State can walk away proud especially for its defensive efforts as the Cardinals kept North Carolina below its season scoring average.
For the game, Bischoff led all players with a season best 19 points which include five 3-pointers. Marie Kiefer also reached double-digit scoring with 13 points while also pulling down seven rebounds.
The Ball State women's basketball team continues action at the Battle 4 Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas on Sunday against Texas A&M. Tipoff is at 9 pm ET.
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