Rose Hits Career High in 75-58 Win Over Trevecca Nazarene

Brianna O'Connor had 14 points in 17 minutes off the bench.
Brianna O'Connor had 14 points in 17 minutes off the bench.

The Tiffin University women's basketball team defeated Trevecca Nazarene 75-58, with Dana Rose hitting a career-high 21 points shooting 8-for-9 from the field.

The Dragons improve to 11-11 overall and 8-8 in the GMAC, while the Trojans fall to 4-18 overall and 3-13 in the GMAC.

The Dragons started hot, opening the game with a 10-3 run in the first five minutes of play, but the Trojans responded with a 7-2 run to cut the lead down to 14-9. Tiffin ended the first quarter on a 9-2 run to lead the host 23-11.

With the score 28-16, the Dragons outscored TNU over the next four minutes 9-7 to lead 37-23. However, the Trojans ended the first half on a 9-5 run to bring the score to 42-32 at the half.

The Trojans went on a 5-2 run to start the second half to bring the score to 44-37, but the Dragons responded with a 9-2 run to lead 53-39 with three minutes left in the third quarter. Trevecca was able to outscore the Dragons 8-5 through the rest of the third quarter but the Dragons were up 58-45 going into the final frame.

After a close start to the quarter, the Dragons went on a 6-0 run to extend their lead to 68-52 with 4:41 left in the game. The Dragons were able to keep a two-possession lead down the stretch to beat Trevecca 75-58.

Dana Rose led the offense with 21 points shooting 8-for-9 from the field and 5-for-6 from the free throw line, grabbed three rebounds, three assists, and two blocks, Brianna O'Connor was second on the team in scoring with 14 points shooting 5-for-8 from the field and 2-for-3 from three-point range and one assist, and Savanah Richards recorded eight points shooting 4-for-7 from the field, two rebounds, four assists, and two steals.