The Tiffin University women's basketball team fell on the road to the University of Findlay 99-80. The Dragons struggled to control the basketball as they turned it over 22 times.
The Dragons and Oilers traded runs in the 1st half. The Dragons would only lead once in the game, at the 18:25 mark in the 1st half. Findlay would jump out in front by as much as 20 points, but the Dragons would claw their way back and cut the deficit to six. Then the Oilers went on another run to finish off the half with a 52-37 lead. Jordan Fraley poured in 12 points for the Dragons in the half to lead all scorers.
The Oilers came out onto the floor in attack mode from the opening whistle of the 2nd half. The Dragons turned the ball over on their first two possessions of the 2nd half, leading to four quick Oiler points. The half continued to get worse for the Dragons, as Findlay, at one point, was shooting 73% from the field. The Dragons continued to turn the ball over, finishing with 22 turnovers leading to 32 Oiler points. The Dragons would shoot 42.4% from the field, 32% from three, and 84% from the free throw line. Meanwhile, Findlay would finish 62% from the field, 52% from three, and 78% from the charity stripe.
The Dragons were led by Kaylee Patton with 22 points. Bre Nauman added 15 points and 8 rebounds. Findlay finished with six players in double figures, led by Shannon Gunning and Karli Bonar, both with 17.
The Dragons fall to 4-12 overall and 3-7 in GLIAC play. The Dragons will be back in action on January 22 at home against Malone University at 6 pm.