"Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory." - General George S. Patton

While probably not related, Tiffin University's Kaylee Patton would likely agree with the General, as she and her Dragons teammates took on the Hillsdale Chargers and posted a big 76-73 victory at the Gillmor Center.

The Dragons battled all night, falling behind by 14 points in the first half before narrowing the gap at the half. Tied 15-15, Hillsdale went on a 17-3 run that put them up 32-18. But Tiffin kept scrapping, responding with a 14-7 run that made the halftime score 39-32, Hillsdale.

Tiffin refused to back down, getting the Chargers in foul trouble and using the foul line to creep closer. Tiffin tied it for the third time at the 13:27 mark 45-45 but trailed throughout the second half by a point. They didn't take the lead until just 2:14 remained in the game, as Patton hit a free throw to put TU up with a lead they would not relinquish.

Patton was a fireball all night, coming off the bench to play 30 minutes and score 18 points, dish out 5 assists, make 4 steals, and grab 4 rebounds - all without committing a single foul. During the final 2:14, TU outscored Hillsdale 8-5, with Patton getting 5 of those points.

Tiffin hit 28 of 38 free throws, making 15 more foul shots than the Chargers. They also outrebounded Hillsdale 39-35, including 17 offensive rebounds. TU also committed just 8 turnovers in the game.

The Dragons held a big 22-8 advantage in points off turnovers and a 35-24 edge in bench scoring.

Joining Patton in double figures was Jordan Fraley with 13 points, while Bre Nauman had 12 points and 9 rebounds. Anya Misko was also big off the bench, totaling 10 points and 6 rebounds in 14 minutes.