Wolverines drop two at LTU Tip-Off Classic
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis (Ind.) 1-0 | 27 | 21 | 16 | 4 | 68 |
| UM-Dearborn 1-2 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 15 | 45 |
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM-Dearborn 1-3 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 18 | 56 |
| Point Park 1-1 | 20 | 11 | 28 | 13 | 72 |
Team Stats
St. Francis (Ind.)
| Game Statistics | St. Francis (Ind.) | UM-Dearborn |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (26-59) | (16-42) |
| Field Goal % | 44.1% | 38.1% |
| Rebounds | 32 | 27 |
| Assists | 8 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 22 | 27 |
Point Park
| Game Statistics | UM-Dearborn | Point Park |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (22-57) | (25-66) |
| Field Goal % | 38.6% | 37.9% |
| Rebounds | 44 | 36 |
| Assists | 14 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 33 | 21 |
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. - The University of Michigan-Dearborn women's basketball team hit the road for the first time this season for two games at the Lawrence Technological University Tip-Off Classic this weekend in Southfield, Mich.
The Wolverines fell to No. 21 University of Saint Francis (Ind.) 68-45 on Saturday and dropped a contest with Point Park University 72-56 Sunday. The losses move UM-Dearborn to 1-3 overall on the young season.
In the matchup with USF, the Wolverines were in an early hole, down 27-8 after the first quarter. The teams played nearly even the rest of the way, but UM-Dearborn could not cut into the deficit.
Sophomores Jeorgia Jones (SO/Detroit, MI) and Sade Lemons (SO/Sterling Heights, MI) each led the Wolverines with eight points, while Emily Heinrich (JR/South Lyon, MI) came off the bench to score seven. Lemons and senior Meredith Williams (SR/Novi, Mich.) each finished with a team-best six rebounds.
The Wolverines shot 16-of-42 from the field, 4-of-18 from deep and 9-of-13 from the line. USF outrebounded UM-Dearborn 32-27.
Against Point Park, the Pioneers pulled away in the third quarter, taking the frame 28-15. Freshman Kayla Knight (FR/Ypsilanti, MI) led the Wolverines with 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting, while adding a team-high eight rebounds. Jones finished with eight points and Lemons added seven.
The Wolverines shot 22-of-57 from the field, 8-of-19 from 3-point range and 4-of-7 from the free-throw line.
The Wolverines are scheduled to travel to Spring Arbor University at 5:30 pm Wednesday in Spring Arbor, Mich.
