Women's Basketball snapped a three-game losing streak with a home win Saturday.
The Ravens topped the Baker University Wildcats, 76-69, earning their 18th win of the season.
The Ravens seemed to have the game easily in hand in the fourth quarter, taking a 67-50 lead, but the Wildcats battled back. At one point, the Ravens lead was as small as 3 points. However, the Ravens defense came up big in the end, holding Baker without a point in the final minute. Skylar Washington's steal and two free throws sealed the deal late for the Ravens.
The Ravens were red-hot from the floor in the first quarter. An 11-0 run gave them a 15-2 lead early in the period and they held a 27-15 lead after 10 minutes of action. In their win at Baker in January, the Ravens only scored 46 points but were well ahead of that pace Saturday. Ali Brzozowski scored 13 points to lead the early charge.
The Wildcats bounced back in the second quarter, outscoring the Ravens 16-12 to cut the Ravens lead to 39-31 at halftime.
The Ravens turned the Wildcats over 11 times in the first half, while only committing 3 turnovers themselves.
The Ravens pushed their lead back to double-digits in the third quarter, taking a 58-46 lead into the final period. Riley Wade hit a late 3-pointer to help give the Ravens a 12-point lead.
That lead was extended to 17 points early in the fourth quarter, then the Ravens held off the Wildcats late charge.
Brzozowski's 22 points were a game-high. Natalie Smaron scored 18 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, moving her into third place on the Ravens all-time list with 840 rebounds. Washington had 19 points for the Ravens.
The Ravens defense forced 18 Baker turnovers, including two 10-second violations in the fourth quarter.
The Ravens are 18-9 and 10-7 in Heart Conference play. They'll play their final home game of the regular season Wednesday, Feb. 16 against Missouri Valley.
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