Sunday, December 22
Chicago, Ill.
1 p.m.
2-7,0-0MAC
45
at
91
UIC
3-6,0-0MVC
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 14 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 45 |
| UIC | 27 | 20 | 24 | 20 | 91 |
Ohio Women's Basketball Loses Matchup at UIC
12/22/2024 3:28:00 PM | Women's Basketball
CHICAGO – The Ohio women's basketball team (2-7, 0-0 MAC) fell at UIC (3-6, 0-0 MVC) 91-45 on Sunday, Dec. 22.
Graduate student Aliah McWhorter (Cincinnati, Ohio) led the team with a career-high nine points. Senior Kennedi Watkins (Ballwin, Mo.) also scored seven points for the Bobcats.
Sophomore Asiah Baxter (Indianapolis, Ind.) grabbed a team-high five rebounds while sophomore Bailey Tabeling (Seymour, Ind.) finished with a team-high three assists. Tabeling, Watkins and junior Cassidy Lafler (Dublin, Ohio) led the team with two steals each.
Ohio kicked off the game with a lot of intensity, especially on defense. However, the Bobcats' intensity dimmed halfway through the quarter. Several turnovers and a significant scoring drought allowed UIC to take a 14-8 lead with a 11-0 run. Ohio's scoring drought was ended by a Watkins layup assisted by Tabeling. The Flames commanded play for the rest of the quarter and led the Bobcats, 27-14, heading into the second.
The second quarter did not feature a lot of offensive success for Ohio. UIC continued to dominate rebounding, limiting the Bobcats' second chance opportunities to score. The Flames also found a lot of success with their shooting at the arc, allowing them to lead Ohio 47-24 at the half.
At the end of the third quarter, Ohio trailed UIC 71-36. The Flames went on to win the game, 91-45.
The Bobcats will be back in action at Georgia on Saturday, Dec. 28. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. ET and the game will be available to watch on SEC+.
#OUohyeah
Graduate student Aliah McWhorter (Cincinnati, Ohio) led the team with a career-high nine points. Senior Kennedi Watkins (Ballwin, Mo.) also scored seven points for the Bobcats.
Sophomore Asiah Baxter (Indianapolis, Ind.) grabbed a team-high five rebounds while sophomore Bailey Tabeling (Seymour, Ind.) finished with a team-high three assists. Tabeling, Watkins and junior Cassidy Lafler (Dublin, Ohio) led the team with two steals each.
Ohio kicked off the game with a lot of intensity, especially on defense. However, the Bobcats' intensity dimmed halfway through the quarter. Several turnovers and a significant scoring drought allowed UIC to take a 14-8 lead with a 11-0 run. Ohio's scoring drought was ended by a Watkins layup assisted by Tabeling. The Flames commanded play for the rest of the quarter and led the Bobcats, 27-14, heading into the second.
The second quarter did not feature a lot of offensive success for Ohio. UIC continued to dominate rebounding, limiting the Bobcats' second chance opportunities to score. The Flames also found a lot of success with their shooting at the arc, allowing them to lead Ohio 47-24 at the half.
At the end of the third quarter, Ohio trailed UIC 71-36. The Flames went on to win the game, 91-45.
The Bobcats will be back in action at Georgia on Saturday, Dec. 28. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. ET and the game will be available to watch on SEC+.
#OUohyeah
Team Stats
Ohio
UIC
FG%
.302
.500
3FG%
.269
.364
FT%
.750
.750
RB
24
36
TO
30
15
STL
9
16
Game Leaders
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
7
FGM
3
3FGM
0
FTM
1
Pts
6
FGM
1
3FGM
1
FTM
3
Pts
6
FGM
2
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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