Lady Jackets Second Half Comeback Falls Short

DEFIANCE, Ohio – The Defiance College women's basketball team dropped their opening game of the season against the Olivet College Comets, 58-52, in the Karl H. Weaner Center. Sophomore Erica King led all scorers with 18 points.

King matched her point total from a season ago against Olivet with the 18-point performance. She hit five-of-nine three-pointers, while grabbing three rebounds and passing out two assists.

Freshman Jessie Arnold had an impressive collegiate debut with 13 points on five-of-nine shooting. She also added three boards and three dimes. 

Junior Kim Comden paced the Yellow Jackets on the boards with nine rebounds, including three on the offensive glass. Senior Brooke Zachrich notched five boards, while freshman Megan Zachrich led DC on defense with two steals.

Olivet shot 50.0% from the field in the first half en route to a 35-23 lead. The Yellow Jackets outscored the Comets in the second half, 30-23, but were unable to close to gap to less than five points in the waning minutes. 

The Comets were led by Kelsey Campbell's 14 points. 

The Yellow Jackets will return to the hardwood on Friday, November 18th, when they take to the court against Otterbein College as part of the Washington and Jefferson College Tournament. Tip-off is slated for 6:00 pm in Washington, Pennsylvania.