PEPPER PIKE, OH - Coming off a tough battle against Ashland last week, the Ohio Dominican women's basketball team (6-7) traveled to Pepper Pike to face the Ursuline Arrows (3-11). The Panthers pounced early and stayed resilient, securing a 66-60 conference win on the road.

The veteran guard Sarah Ochs led the way with a team-high 17 points, adding four rebounds, three steals and two assists while shooting 6-15 from the field and 3-9 from the arc. Mackenzie Hurd also delivered a dominant performance, recording a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds in 29 minutes of action. Providing a massive spark off the bench, Jazmyn Wheeler notched 12 points in just 18 minutes on an efficient 6-8 shooting, while Jenna Shackleford anchored the paint with seven points and seven rebounds.

Game Breakdown
The contest opened at a steady pace, with Ohio Dominican utilizing fast-break pressure to hold a slim 14-13 lead after the first quarter. However, the momentum shifted in the second as Ursuline ignited a 7-0 run. While the Panthers' shooting cooled to 26%, the Arrows surged, shooting 60% from the floor. ODU managed to bridge the gap in the final 30 seconds of the half, scoring four quick points to trail 29-25 heading into the locker room.

The second half belonged to the Black and Gold. ODU emerged after halftime, reclaiming the lead and eventually stretching it to a 14-point advantage on 47.6% shooting in the third quarter. Although Ursuline fought back in the final frame to cut the deficit to seven, the Panthers' steady 46.7% shooting down the stretch iced the game, securing their first G-MAC win of the season.

Next
The Panthers return home to Alumni Hall this Saturday to host the Lake Erie Storm for "Youth Night." The team welcomes local youth associations and fans for a post-game autograph session with both the men's and women's programs. Tip-off is scheduled for 1:00 PM.