Shenandoah Hornets women's basketball season ended in a heartbreaking 58-57 loss to the Messiah Falcons in the NCAA first round, with Messiah hitting a crucial free throw in the final seconds for the win. Maddie Kimble led the Hornets with 23 points, but a missed timeout call sealed their fate as time expired.

By the Numbers
  • Maddie Kimble scored a game-high 23 points, shooting 7-12 from the field, 5-8 from three-point range, and a perfect 4-4 from the free-throw line.
  • Terese Greene contributed 11 points, going 2-9 from the field and 7-8 from the free-throw line.
  • Emily Williams nearly had a double-double with nine points and seven rebounds.
State of Play
  • The game was a tight battle throughout, with both teams exchanging leads and momentum swings.
  • Shenandoah held a slim lead at halftime, but Messiah fought back in the second half to secure the victory.
Bottom Line

Despite a strong effort from Maddie Kimble and the team, Shenandoah Hornets' season came to an end in a nail-biting defeat to Messiah Falcons, marking the end of their championship quest for this year.