Tiffin University's women went toe to toe with visiting Grand Valley State University before eventually falling 75-66, but the Dragons had a much better showing against the Lakers than the 86-59 contest they lost at GVSU on December 3rd.

When Mandy Jaeb grabbed a defensive rebound and went coast to coast for a bucket with 4 minutes left to play in the first half to tie the game at 27, the Lakers knew that the game was going to be a lot different than the first meeting. However, the Lakers finished the final four minutes on a 5-1 scoring run, a run that would put the Lakers up for good. The Dragons made many runs in the second half, but could never tie the game up again.

The Dragons fell behind by 12 early in the second half, but kept scoring to keep the game within reach. After cutting the lead to eight, Jessica Harris canned a jumper and freshman Karli Mast hit a three to pull the Dragons within three. TU and GVSU traded baskets over the next four minutes until GVSU took a six point lead with 7:31 remaining. Harris then hit another jumper before nailing two free throws to pull the Dragons to within two with 6:03 showing.

That's the closest the Dragons would come to tying the game as the Lakers, who are tied for first in the GLIAC North Division, buried some big shots to keep it a two possession game the rest if the way.

Jaeb capped off a great week with her lowest point total in three games, 25, to lead the Dragons in scoring. The sophomore guard also grabbed seven rebounds, dished out five assists, and added a blocked shot while committing only one turnover in 38 minutes of play. Harris added a double-double scoring 15 points while hauling in 12 boards. Mast also reached double figures, scoring 13 points while handing out three assists. Jordan Jenkins (six), Melissa Gilliland (four), and Jennifer Johnston (three) accounted for the rest of the Dragons' scoring.

The Dragons are now 5-10 overall and 2-8 in the GLIAC. They will travel to Findlay, who leads the GLIAC South, on Thursday.