NARROW DEFEAT FOR BEREA COLLEGE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL AGAINST ROSE-HULMAN

Location: Berea, KY
The Berea College women's basketball team suffered a narrow defeat against Rose-Hulman at home on January 4, 2025, with a final score of 71-68. The Mountaineers got off to a solid start, leading 22-17 at the end of the first quarter. However, a challenging second quarter allowed Rose-Hulman to take the lead, and despite a competitive effort in the second half, Berea fell just short.

Lynkaylah James shone for the Mountaineers, contributing a team-high 18 points, along with 9 rebounds and 2 steals. Jayden Merriweather also made a significant impact, achieving a double-double with 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 steals. Dailyn Spalding rounded out the notable performances, adding 11 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Summary:
Key Players: Lynkaylah James, Jayden Merriweather, Dailyn Spalding
Next Game: The Mountaineers will return to action on January 8, at 7:00 PM, as they travel to Richmond, IN, to face Earlham College in an HCAC matchup.