Box Score OVERLAND PARK, Kan. -- Despite steady progress throughout the game, the Sabercats couldn't overcome the deficit they found themselves in early on. The Falcons overtook the Sabercats 78-51, handing them an 0-1 start to the season as Kansas Christian moved to 2-1 on the season.
Scoring a career-high 14 points, Anna Alsup was the Sabercats' leading scorer for the game. Senior Hayley Dively led the Falcons to victory as she scored 24 points on the evening.
OVERVIEW
- Result: Maranatha 51-78 Kansas Christian
- Venue: Kansas Christian College
- Location: Overland Park, Kan.
- Attendance: 80
- Records: MBU (0-2), KCC (2-1)
STORY
It was an uphill battle for the Sabercats, who struggled to find their footing early on in the game. At the conclusion of the first quarter, the Falcons held a 14-8 lead. At the beginning of the second half, turnovers plagued the Sabercats as they struggled to maintain possession of the ball. However, they managed to surpass their first-quarter scoring with 12 second-half points. At halftime, the Sabercats were sent to the locker room facing a 12-23 deficit.
Coming off halftime, the Sabercats played their best quarter of the night. Despite Hayley Diveley's 9 points, the Sabercats allowed the Falcons to outscore them by just 5 points. However, outscoring the Falcons in the fourth quarter was again a struggle, as their offense began to fire on all cylinders. With a 23-point fourth-quarter scoring spree, the Falcons put the final nail in the coffin, taking home their second win of the season.
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Maranatha Starters: 4- Steuerwald
(C), 13- Teachout
(C), 15- Shank, 21-Mikkelson
(C), 23- Donovan
STATS
- Box Score
- This is the first time the Sabercats have faced Kansas Christian.
- Series: Kansas Christian now leads the series 1-0
OPPONENTS
- Kansas Christian competes in the Association of Christian College Athletics (NCCAA DII)
- Kansas Christian finished last season with a 1-14 record.
NEXT
The Sabercats travel to Moberly, Missouri, to play Central Christian at 1:00 pm tomorrow. Follow at mbusabercats.com/schedule.
