Tiffin University (7-19, 4-18 GLIAC) closed out their 2013-14 season with a narrow loss to visiting Walsh University 86-77, falling in the closing minutes in a game that saw 15 ties and 14 lead changes.
After the Dragons took a close 45-44 halftime edge into the locker rooms, the game remained close, with Tiffin clinging to a 73-72 lead with 6:32 to play.
But the Cavaliers exploited 17 TU turnovers and put together a 14-2 run over the remaining 6:00 to put the game away. Overall the Cavaliers managed a 20-10 edge in points off turnovers.
Walsh also held a big rebounding advantage 46-32. They were led by 25 points from Kelsey Funderburgh.
The Dragons got a strong showing from senior Jillian Adams, who finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds in her Dragons finale. Karli Mast also had 14 points and 4 assists, while Kaylee Patton also had 11. Bre Nauman had 9 points and 9 rebounds, Katie Miller added 9 with 4 assists, and Jessica Farr had 7 points.
