MTSU's women started strong but couldn't maintain its hot start in a 72-49 setback in the final non-conference game of the season at Ohio Tuesday.
The Blue Raiders (6-5) shot 50 percent in the first quarter when they connected on 8-of-16 shots. However, they shot just 24 percent (8-for-34) the remainder of the game. The Bobcats (8-3) took advantage as they built a 15-point halftime advantage and never looked back.
Junior Olivia Jones and Gabby Lyon were bright spots for MTSU. Jones led the Blue Raiders in scoring with 11 points and pulled seven rebounds. Lyon had her best game of the season with nine points and seven rebounds.