The third-seeded Capital University women's basketball team defeated sixth-seeded Mount Union in the first round of the OAC tournament with a 63-54 win. Led by consistent defense and strong play at the rim, the Comets advanced with an overall record of 19-7 and 13-5 in the OAC, while Mount Union's season concluded with a record of 10-16 and a conference record of 7-11.

By the Numbers
  • Bri O'Connor led the Comets with 22 points, 3 assists, and 5 steals.
  • Samaree Perkins recorded a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
State of Play
  • The Comets will face the Marietta Pioneers on February 22, 2024, seeking revenge for regular season losses and aiming to advance to the conference championship game.
What's Next

The Capital University Comets will travel to Marietta on Thursday, February 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm to take on the two-seed Pioneers in the semifinals of the OAC Tournament.

Bottom Line

The Capital University women's basketball team's strong defense and effective play at the rim secured a 63-54 victory over Mount Union in the first round of the OAC tournament, setting the stage for a revenge match against the Marietta Pioneers in the semifinals.