Box Score

Bolivar, Mo. - Megan Rosenbohm was the scoring leader in today's game with 25 points but it was not enough to beat the Hornets. Southwest Baptist fell to Emporia State by a final score of 77-63, which made their record 15-10 (7-9 MIAA) this season. 

Rosenbohm scored her 25 points on 7 for 19 (36.8%) shooting including 100% (11-11) shooting at the line. She also added 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. Caylee Richardson neared a double double with 10 points on 71.4% (5-7) from the field and 9 rebounds. Laura Vierkant was the second leading scorer with 11 points on 44.4% (4-9) for field goals, and 50% (2-4) for threes.

As a team, SBU made 38.6% (22-57) of their field goals, 20% (3-15) of their three pointers, and 76.2% (16-21) at the line. The Bearcats were leading at halftime by 39-31 but the Hornets outscored SBU 46-24 in the second half to get the comeback win. 

Southwest Baptist had a great start in the first half. Ray'Shionne Smith made a three pointer which made the bearcats to lead 8-2 in the middle of the first half. Keeping the lead in the first half 18-15 put SBU in a good position to begin the second half. Emporia State took the lead in the middle of the second quarter by a three from Emily Miller, which gave them a 25-24 lead. The Bearcats retook the lead and Vierkant ended the half with a three to give SBU the 39-31 advantage at halftime. 

In the 3rd quarter, ESU regained the lead on a three at the 7:55 mark by Jacee Kramer. The Hornets held a slight advantage until halfway in the third quarter when they went on a big run to make the score 63-47 at the end of the quarter. SBU was trying to come back in the fourth quarter but the Hornets kept putting points on the board and the game ended by a final score of 77-63. 

Southwest Baptist will play their last home game on Saturday, February 17th against the Washburn Ichabods. The game will start at 1:30 PM at Meyer Sports Complex. It will be also SBU's Senior Day.