RedHawk Comeback Falls Short in Battle of the Bricks

Wednesday, January 6

Oxford, Ohio

5:30 p.m.

Miami University

1-7,0-4MAC

Ohio University

4-3,2-2MAC

Ohio

Miami (OH)

RedHawk Comeback Falls Short in Battle of the Bricks

1/6/2021 7:51:00 PM | Women's Basketball

Box Score Final Stats

OXFORD, Ohio - The Miami University women's basketball team fell short against the Bobcats on Wednesday evening 72-63. The RedHawks fall to 1-7 overall and 0-4 in the MAC. The Bobcats are 4-3 overall and 2-2 in conference play.

How it Happened:

Katie Davidson and Jada Duckett led the way in the first quarter with four points apiece as the RedHawks held a 14-12 advantage after the first quarter.
The RedHawks trailed against the Bobcats 28-24 going into the third quarter. Duckett continued to lead the way in points with Kelly McLaughlin joining her, combining for 12 of Miami's 24 points.
The Bobcats outscored the RedHawks 28-13 during the third quarter, extending their lead to 56-37. Peyton Scott took over as leading scorer for the RedHawks with 11 points and broke her career high in rebounds.
Miami used a 14-3 run midway through the fourth quarter to cut Ohio's lead to 69-60 with 50 seconds to play. Davidson scored eight points during the run to extend her double-figure scoring streak to eight games to begin her career.
Scott added a triple moments later to shrink Ohio's lead to 70-63 but the RedHawks could get no closer.

Game Notes:

Scott recorded a career high 11 rebounds. Her previous best was eight boards versus Bowling Green earlier this year. Scott added 19 points, for her first double-double of her career.
Duckett matched her career high with eight points.
Vannessa Garrelts returned to action after missing the past month with an injury. In her return she scored three points.

Up Next:
Miami returns to action Saturday, Jan. 9 with a contest at Akron. Opening tip is set for 2 p.m.