JACKSONVILLE, Ill.- The Illinois College Lady Blues hosted Webster University in their home opener on Tuesday. The team suffered a loss to the Gorloks with a final of 94-70. This drops IC to 1-2 this season.
The team was led by
Lilly Pepper recording a double-double with 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Krista Bass (13) and
Junie Zirkelbach (11) were able to reach double figures in scoring as well.
Webster was able to establish an early lead in the first quarter. IC tried to battle back with a made jumper by Pepper in the beginning of the second quarter to bring the deficit down to 27-24. Webster then went on a 9-2 run to increase the lead back to ten points. IC trailed 44-38 heading into the half.Â
The Lady Blues struggled to regain the lead and would ultimately fall to Webster to suffer their second loss of the season.Â
The team will look to bounce back on the road against Coe College on Sunday, 11/21 at 3:00 PM.Â
