Tiffin University (6-6, 3-5 GLIAC) had numerous chances to take control on the road at Lake Superior State but could not find the consistency to do it, as poor field goal and free throw shooting led to a close 70-64 loss.

Tiffin opened by falling in a 14-5 hole but rebounded to post a 24-14 run over the remainder of the first half to take a 29-28 lead into the lockerroom.

After the break, the game remained close though the Lakers maintained a slim lead throughout the half. Lake Superior State held a 55-53 lead with 6:15 to play but quickly posted a 9-3 run over the next five minutes to lead by 8 points with just 1:04 to play.

The Dragons were not done yet, however, as they stormed back on a 6-1 burst over the next 30 seconds to cut the deficit to 3 points with 26 seconds left. The Lakers hit their free throws down the stretch, though, to end the game.

Overall Tiffin hit just 12 of 22 free throws while the Lakers went 18 for 23 from the line. They also outshot the Dragons 49 percent to 35 percent.

Stephanie Kelly led the team with 14 points while Jordan Fraley and Jillian Adams added 13 apiece. Adams also led the team with 9 rebounds, while Jessica Harris had 8 points. Melissa Gilliland had 7 points with 7 rebounds, and Jessica Farr also had 7 points.