The Miami University women’s basketball 2016-17 campaign came to an end on Monday night after a 73-66 road loss to Western Michigan University in the first round of the Mid-American Conference Tournament.
The Broncos quickly jumped out to a 9-4 to start the contest. While a three by freshman guard Lauren Dickerson halted the opening run, WMU regained control en route to a 18-12 lead after one.
Both squads traded baskets throughout the second frame. Buckets from sophomore guard Leah Purvis, sophomore guard Leah McCoy, freshman guard Abbey Hoff and Dickerson helped the ’Hawks keep pace as the Broncos took a 34-28 lead into halftime.