MOUNTAINEERS EXPERIENCE UPS AND DOWNS THIS PAST WEEK

Game 1: Mount St. Joseph Dominates Berea in 50-76 Loss
Location: Berea, KY
The Berea College women's basketball team faced off against Mount St. Joseph and suffered a 76-50 defeat. The Mountaineers got off to a slow start, finishing the first quarter with only 9 points compared to the Lions' 16. Although Berea improved in the second quarter, scoring 16 points to Mount St. Joseph's 19, they struggled to maintain momentum.

In the third quarter, the Lions widened their lead by scoring 27 points while the Mountaineers managed only 10. Both teams added 15 points in the final quarter. Despite the loss, Drea Satori led Berea with 10 points and 2 steals, while Joyce Mukalamusi also made a notable contribution with 12 points and 2 steals.

Game 2: Mountaineers Edge Out Bluffton in 69-67 Victory
Location: Bluffton, OH
In a competitive matchup against Bluffton University, the Mountaineers secured a narrow 69-67 victory. Bluffton established a 35-26 lead at halftime, but Berea fought back in the second half. After shooting 50% from the free-throw line in the third quarter, the Mountaineers heightened their performance to 70% in the fourth quarter, coupled with an impressive 60% shooting from three-point range.

Drea Satori continued her strong performance, contributing 13 points and 4 rebounds. Jayden Merriweather added 12 points and 5 rebounds, while both Madison Howell and Joyce Mukalamusi chipped in with 11 points each, helping the team secure the hard-fought win.

Summary:
Record for the Week: 1 win, 1 loss
Key Players: Drea Satori, Joyce Mukalamusi, Madison Howell