A strong second half effort by the Central Michigan women's basketball team falls short in a 77-63 loss to Ohio after facing a 21-point deficit in the third quarter.

The Big Picture

The team's resilience in the second half and strong performances by key players like Tamara Ortiz and Karrington Gordon were not enough to overcome the early deficit.

By the Numbers
  • Tamara Ortiz led Central Michigan with 16 points, marking her third double-digit performance since returning from injury.
  • Karrington Gordon and Capria Brown also contributed significantly with 12 and 10 points, respectively.
  • Central Michigan outrebounded Ohio 50-33 and limited their field goals during a significant stretch of the game.
State of Play
  • The team struggled with turnovers in the first half, committing 21, but improved significantly in the second half with only eight turnovers.
  • Despite a strong comeback attempt in the second half, Central Michigan couldn't bridge the gap created by Ohio's early lead.
What's Next

Central Michigan Women's Basketball will face Buffalo on Wednesday before concluding the regular season by hosting Akron next Saturday for Senior Day.

Bottom Line

Despite a resilient effort in the second half, Central Michigan fell short in a tough loss to Ohio, highlighting the importance of minimizing early deficits for future success.