Oberlin, OH – Looking to take victory against the top-team in the NCAC, the Oberlin women's basketball team fell short against the nationally ranked DePauw on Saturday afternoon. The #13 Tigers took victory in 51-41 fashion to remain undefeated in conference play. The loss moves the Yeowomen to 17-3 on the season while holding a 10-3 record in the NCAC.
 
Coming from an offensive rebound from Camille Zinaich, Oberlin got on the board first with a layup from rookie forward. A quick response put the Tigers up 8-2 before Alyson Jefferson went 2-2 on free throws close the gap. Only one more basket came for Oberlin before the quarter closed, this time off the hands of Maggie Balderstone to put the game at 14-6.
 
In what was the lowest scoring quarter this season, the Yeowomen responded with lockdown defense to open the second period and went 8-2 over the first five minutes. A close offensive battle, a jumper from Sammy Spanier brought Oberlin within two but, hitting their final two shots of the half, DePauw held down their lead, 24-18 at the half.
 
Needing to come out fast in the third quarter, Bryana Woodard answered the call with a layup 23 seconds in to put the score at 24-20. Minutes later, Zinaich put up back-to-back baskets before Gina Lombard found Woodard under the rim for a layup. In the final minute of the quarter, Woodard got a layup to bring the score to 35-32 ahead of the final period of action.
 
Scoreless through the first couple minutes of the fourth quarter, DePauw and Oberlin swapped shots at the 7:17 mark. Midway through the period, Spanier pulled up for a three-pointer to make it a one possession game. Oberlin gave up a pair of layups in the ensuing minutes to fall back 45-39. Unable to come back, the Yeowomen lost to the nationally ranked DePauw Tigers, 51-41.
 
The Yeowomen travel for their next game on Monday, February 14 against the Wooster Fighting Scots. The tip-off between the NCAC foes with be at 7pm with live stream available here and live stats available here.
 
Fans can watch all the home matches live online. Home contests can be accessed on a TV through the official Oberlin College Sports Network app on Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire TV.