(ALLIANCE, Ohio) - The Quakers fought hard through the first half into the second half but could not overcome the Purple Raiders, falling 80-57 on Saturday afternoon.  
 

Wilmington took a brief 4-0 lead, courtesy of an Olivia Trusty free throw and a Stephanie Altstaetter three ball. Altstaetter's hook shot fell, putting the Quakers ahead 6-5. The Purple Raiders snapped off a 10-0 run before Trusty dropped a layup in, trailing 15-8 with 3:10 to go in the first quarter. Trusty then made two free throws, and Gabby Russell drove and scored to tie the two 15-15 with 29 seconds left. Mount Union answered with a three to close the quarter, leading 18-15.  

Trusty continued her career day with a layup to open the second quarter. The Purple Raiders once again jumped off on an 11-0 run until Jazz Johnson knocked down a three pointer, to cut the deficit to 29-20. Johnson made another three after a Purple Raider basket to put Wilmington within eight with 4:10 left. Russell then cashed in a three for the Quakers, but Mount Union's offense remained in control as the hosts took a 39-27 lead heading into halftime.  

The Purple Raiders went on a 7-0 spree to open the second half until Trusty knocked down two free throws. Sierra McCoin knocked down a three to put Wilmington down 48-34 with 5:55 left. Taija Walker scored to cut the deficit to 12 points with under four minutes left in the third quarter. McCoin hit another three with a minute left, and Johnson hit a free throw with 25 seconds left to send the Quakers into the fourth quarter down 59-45. 

Mount Union extended their lead in the fourth quarter to 68-45 before Johnson made two free throws. Johnson cashed in a three just a minute later. The Purple Raiders' offense was just too much for the Quakers, as the green and white fell 80-57 on the road.  

Notables 

• Jazz Johnson set a career high with 17 points to lead the Quakers. The freshman point guard shot 3-7 from deep, adding five rebounds and an assist. 

• Olivia Trusty scored a career high 13 points, shooting 4-8 from the field and 5-6 from the charity stripe. Trusty grabbed two rebounds. 

• Gabby Russell scored seven points and tied the team-lead with five rebounds. The senior dished out three assists, one steal, and one block.  

• The Quakers scored 13 points off turnovers. The Purple Raiders had 16.  
   

What's Up Next 

Wilmington stays on the road to face Muskingum on Wednesday night at 7:00 P.M. before returning home to celebrate Senior Day against Baldwin Wallace on Saturday, February 21, at 4:00 P.M.