Women's basketball team loses to Thiel (Pa.), 69-65, in season-opener
The Olivet College women’s basketball team fell to Thiel (Pa.) College, 69-65, in its season-opener today at the College of Wooster (Ohio) Nan Nichols Tournament. The Comets will play Lake Erie (Ohio) College in tomorrow’s consolation game at 3 p.m.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Thiel (Pa.)
1-0
|
28 | 41 | 69 |
|
Olivet
0-1
|
26 | 39 | 65 |
Team Stats
Thiel (Pa.)
| Game Statistics | Thiel (Pa.) | Olivet |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-47) | (24-54) |
| Field Goal % | 46.8% | 44.4% |
| Rebounds | 32 | 33 |
| Assists | 13 | 18 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 29 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 25 | 15 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 9 | 6 |
| Bench Pts | 12 | 14 |
The Olivet College women's basketball team fell to Thiel (Pa.) College, 69-65, in its season-opener today at the College of Wooster (Ohio) Nan Nichols Tournament. The Comets will play Lake Erie (Ohio) College in tomorrow's consolation game at 3 p.m.
Senior Stephanie Smith (Waldron/Camden Frontier) scored a team-high 25 points. She made nine-of-16 shots, including seven three-pointers, from the floor. Junior Jaime Kowalczyk (Wyandotte/Roosevelt) joined her in double figures with 10 points. Senior Courtney Ivan (Belleville) grabbed a team-high eight rebounds. Making her first collegiate start, senior Kenzie Steward (Alma) dished out a game-high seven assists.
Following tomorrow's game, Olivet is back in action next Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25-26 when it participates in the Wilmington (Ohio) College Invitational. On Saturday, the Comets play the host Quakers at 6 p.m., and on Sunday, they play Bethany (W.Va.) College at 1 p.m.