(Ann Arbor, MI) - Concordia women's basketball hosted Aquinas Tuesday evening for a WHAC contest. The game was closely contested throughout, but the Saints pulled away late for a 68-60 win.
Abby Long led the team with 18 points. Brooke Brauher came in second with 12 points. Lauren Borsenik was in double figures with 10 points. Emily McCalla had a team-high seven rebounds.
Emily McCalla had the first Cardinal basket with a layup. Julia Hirt drove for a layup and Brooke Brauher scored twice inside early on as the game stayed close. Lauren Borsenik made two free throws and knocked down a triple to briefly put the Cardinals ahead 13-12. CUAA trailed 14-13 after the first quarter.
Jess Andrew drove for a layup to start the second quarter. Ryan Moorer had a jumpshot and Avery Collins drained a pair of free throws. Abby Long tied the game 21-21 with a layup. Lauren Borsenik made a pair of free throws and Jess Andrew hit a 3-pointer to keep the Cardinals in front. Abby Long and Jess Andrew kept the offense going with Ryan Moorer adding a late basket for a 34-29 halftime lead.
Brooke Brauher scored inside and added two free throws early in the third quarter. Aquinas briefly took the lead but the Cardinals answered with a basket by Abby Long and two inside buckets from Brooke Brauher. Abby Long continued to pace the offense adding a late triple to give CUAA a 53-52 lead after three quarters.
Aquinas retook the lead with a 6-0 run to start the fourth quarter. Lauren Borsenik ended the run with a free throw and added a layup. Avery Collins drove for a basket and Abby Long made free throws as the Cardinals look to make a comeback. However, Aquinas claimed a 68-60 win as time expired.
Concordia will return to the court on Wednesday, December 4th, when they play at NCAA Division I Central Michigan University at 6:30pm.
