Box Score LOCATION: Wilmington, Ohio (Raizk Arena)
THE BASICS
The Lions (0-3, 0-0 HCAC) fell to DePauw University (1-1, 0-0 HCAC) at Wilmington College, 68-42. DePauw, ranked 15th in the preseason coaches' poll and 19th by D3hoops.com
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Lions got out to a slow start, scoring just 7 points in the first quarter. Meredith Hartfiel helped keep the game close in the second quarter with a three pointer with 1 minute left in the second quarter. The Lions trailed 29-22 going into halftime.
Erica Walsh made a layup with 4 minutes on the clock in the fourth quarter, bringing the score to 59-40. DePauw ended the game on a 9-2 run to put the Lions away.
DePauw's Maya Howard led both teams with 16 points.
STANDOUTS
Hartfield led the team in scoring with 10 points. Bristyl Webb had 9 points and 3 assists. Ciera Phillips had 7 points and 8 rebounds.
UP NEXT
The Lions travel to Division I Morehead State on Monday. Game time is 6:00 p.m.
