Women's Basketball Falls by Nine to Westminster

GREENVILLE, Ill. -- The women's basketball team was dealt a 51-42 defeat by Westminster Thursday night.  Despite first half foul trouble which limited her minutes, senior Laura Hobbie paced the Lady Panthers with a game-high 16 points.

Greenville trailed by 10 at halftime and outscored Westminster by a point in the second half.

The Lady Panthers' shooting percentage of 32.1% was actually higher than the Lady Blue Jays (28.1%), but Westminster outscored Greenville 18-5 from the free throw line.

Coley Baker led Greenville's defensive efforts, collecting seven blocked shots and three steals.  Kayla Hyde picked up six rebounds.

The loss dropped the Lady Panther record to 7-8 (3-4 SLIAC).  They return to action Saturday against Fontbonne at 1 p.m. 

This story was published on January 17, 2013

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Men's Basketball Falls Short to Westminster

GREENVILLE, Ill. -- The men's basketball team had an opportunity to tie the game in the waning seconds but could not create a shot as Westminster held on for a 79-76 win Thursday night.  MarQuel Jones was the game's top scorer with 21 points.

Greenville held a one-point advantage at halftime and were outscored by four in the second half.

Westminster outperformed Greenville at the free throw line as the Blue Jays hit 25-of-31 charity tosses to Greenville's 9-of-12 showing.

Anthony Metzler contributed 13 points and four blocks for the Panthers.  Todd Albertson posted 13 points.

Alex Mumphard passed out six assists, and Ben Giertz tallied six rebounds.

The Panthers (7-9, 2-5 SLIAC) return to action Saturday as they host Fontbonne at 3 p.m.

This story was published on January 17, 2013

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