Strong third leads UM-Dearborn women to win
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UM-Dearborn 7-20, 2-16 WHAC | 19 | 5 | 24 | 21 | 69 |
| Northwestern Ohio 7-19, 3-14 WHAC | 22 | 12 | 8 | 20 | 62 |
Team Stats
Northwestern Ohio
| Game Statistics | UM-Dearborn | Northwestern Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (23-58) | (22-59) |
| Field Goal % | 39.7% | 37.3% |
| Rebounds | 43 | 36 |
| Assists | 18 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 20 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 21 | 13 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 4 | 4 |
| Pts in the Paint | 28 | 28 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 6 | 2 |
| Bench Pts | 11 | 9 |
LIMA, Ohio - The University of Michigan-Dearborn women's basketball team had a successful final road trip of the season, picking up a win over the University of Northwestern Ohio in a Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference contest Wednesday in Lima, Ohio.
The Wolverines rallied from an early double-digit deficit with a 15-2 run to open the second half. UM-Dearborn outscored UNOH 24-8 in the third quarter and held on for a 69-62 lead. The win moves the Wolverines to 7-20 overall and 2-16 in the WHAC.
Sophomore Jeorgia Jones (SO/Detroit, MI) scored 10 points in the third quarter to lead the Wolverine rally, while finishing with a total of 15 points and six rebounds. Sophomore Sade Lemons (SO/Sterling Heights, MI) led UM-Dearborn with 16 points, including three 3-pointers.
Junior Natalie Spala (JR/Livonia, MI) added 11 points and five assists, while senior Megan Swick (SR/Grosse Ile, Mich.) added 10 points and three 3-pointers. Senior Meredith Williams (SR/Novi, Mich.) recorded team highs with five steals and six assists.
The Wolverines finished 23-of-58 from the field, 7-of-22 from deep and 16-of-21 from the line, while outrebounding the Racers 43-36.
UNOH was led by Emily Patton with a game-high 21 points, while Cori Dickson added 16.
UM-Dearborn closes the 2017-18 season with two home games, starting against Madonna University at 1 pm Saturday at the UM-Dearborn Fieldhouse.