JACKSONVILLE, Ill- The Illinois College women's basketball team struggled offensively and fell to Grinnell College 72-49 at home in Sherman Gymnasium.
With the loss, the Lady Blues move to 9-13 overall and 6-8 in conference play. Grinnell moved to 16-7 overall and 10-4 in conference play and sit in 3
rd place.
Grinnell College 72 Illinois College 49
The Pioneers opened the game with an 8-0 run and maintained their lead throughout the contest. Despite shooting just 36% from the field, Grinnell built a 16-point halftime lead, capitalizing on their efficiency at the free-throw line by making 14 of 16 attempts.
The Lady Blues shot 31.3% for the game and were led by
Kaity Robison, who scored 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting.
Ashlyn Wightman struggled offensively but contributed 10 points and five blocks.
Jayln Patterson added nine points for IC, while
Raegen Stringer recorded five assists.
Up Next
The Lady Blues return home on Wednesday for their final game of the year, facing Knox College at 5:30 p.m.
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