Rocklin, Calif. - A slow start and cold third period proved to be too much for the OUAZ women's basketball team to overcome in a 68-54 loss to Jessup University on Saturday afternoon. Though the Spirit were able to outscore the Warriors by a combined nine points (39-30) in the second and fourth periods, the 12-point deficit (21-9) in the first gave Jessup the edge it never gave up.

OUAZ moves to 5-19 overall and 1-15 in league action by dropping its 15th straight, thanks in part to hitting no field goals (0-for-10) in the third period. All six points that period came from the charity stripe. The Spirit finished strong though by connecting on 67% (10-15) from the floor in the final period. They were led in scoring by guards Marlee Johnson (15 points) and Cierra Kiser (career-high 11 points). The duo also accounted for 11 of the teams 30 rebounds.

Coming Up Next
OUAZ takes to the floor for the last time this season when it hosts Arizona Christian next Saturday afternoon (Feb. 18 @1pm MST). There are tickets available for the game, however, it can also be viewed via live stream through the OUAZ website or by downloading the OUAZ app.