The UIS women's basketball team fell to 0-11 after an 82-55 loss to the Ferris State Bulldogs on Friday afternoon in Big Rapids, Mich.
Game Summary
- Ferris State relied on early three-pointers to gain momentum, opening with an 11-2 lead ahead of a UIS timeout. The Prairie Stars trailed 25-12 at the end of the first quarter
- UIS managed to keep the margin steady through the second quarter, entering halftime down 43-31
- Allysia McDaniel provided a spark in the third quarter, contributing six points and grabbing two rebounds. However, UIS faced an uphill battle, entering the fourth quarter with a 59-41 deficit
- The Bulldogs put the game out of reach with a 23-point final frame, ultimately securing the 82-55 victory
- Kayla Rice led UIS with 16 points, followed by Niyah Udoiwod with 11 points on 4-of-6 shooting. McDaniel added 10 points, shooting 5-of-8 from the field
- UIS shot 44.2% from the field and 26.1% from three-point range, while Ferris State finished with 47.0% from the field and 23.3% from beyond the arc. Turnovers proved costly for UIS, committing 23 compared to just 10 by Ferris State
Up Next
The Prairie Stars return home to host Saint Ambrose on Thursday, Jan. 2.