The Saginaw Valley State University women's basketball team suffered a 63-50 defeat against the Northern Michigan Wildcats, despite shooting over 40% from beyond the arc and recording 12 steals. Victoria Stafford led SVSU with 17 points, supported by Jessica Massey's 12 points, four rebounds, and two steals. Head coach Jenny Pruett described the game as "a tale of two different halves," with the Cardinals falling behind by 18 points at halftime.

By the Numbers
  • Saginaw Valley State University (SVSU): 9-17 record, 6-10 in GLIAC
  • Northern Michigan Wildcats: 17-7 record, 11-4 in GLIAC
State of Play
  • SVSU shot over 40% from beyond the arc and tallied 12 steals in the game.
  • The Cardinals fell behind by 18 points at halftime, unable to make a full comeback despite winning the fourth quarter 17-12.
  • After the loss, SVSU will host the Michigan Tech Huskies on Saturday in their second-to-last home game of the regular season.
Bottom Line

The Saginaw Valley State women's basketball team's valiant effort, led by Victoria Stafford and Jessica Massey, fell short in a 63-50 loss to the Northern Michigan Wildcats, highlighting the team's resilience despite the challenging defeat.