For the second game in a row, Tiffin University (3-3, 0-2 GLIAC) had a rough stretch in the second half, erasing a close contest and leading to a 83-64 defeat at Saginaw Valley State University.

TU battled back and forth with the Cardinals throughout the first 20 minutes, eventually trailing 39-32 at the half. But the Cardinals went on an 18-5 run starting at the 16:52 mark of the second half to effectively put the game away.

Tiffin struggled from the floor throughout the second half, eventually shooting just 38 percent in the game while the Cardinals fired at a 50 percent clip. TU's shooting woes were especially seen from the beyond the three point arc, where they finished 0 for 11. They also hit just 18 of 30 free throws.

Bre Nauman led the Dragons with 19 points and 8 rebounds while Jillian Adams also had 13 points. Kaylee Patton again reached double figures off the bench, finishing with 11, while Jordan Fraley had 6 points. Deidre McKay led the team with 4 assists.