Tigers Hold Off Maryville 70-69 on Perry's Last-Second Layup

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky— Wittenberg women's basketball defeated Maryville 70-69 on Sunday, as the Tigers freshman point guard Alexis Perry made a layup with four seconds remaining on the clock in the fourth quarter. The Tigers led 62-48 with just over six minutes remaining in the contest, but the Maryville comeback was in full effect down the stretch. After stealing the lead from the Tigers with a three pointer, the Tigers called a timeout down 69-68 to setup the game winning play. The victory now puts the Tigers at 2-3 on the season, as Wittenberg returns to Springfield to open up NCAC play against the Ladies of Kenyon College on November 30.

GAME NOTES

• Wittenberg led by as many as 16 in the contest, as Maryville took the lead for the first time on Sunday with six seconds remaining in the game.  
• After taking a 36-28 lead into halftime behind ten first half points from Perry, Wittenberg allowed Maryville to score 29 points in the fourth quarter.
• The Maryville fourth quarter was nearly enough, but the strong play of Wittenberg's young guards down the stretch allowed the red and white to secure the victory.
• Alex Kiess was a catalyst on offense for the Tigers on Sunday, pouring in 22 points on seven of 15 shooting, including three three-pointers, while being named All-Tournament Team upon the conclusion of Sunday's contest.
• Bobbie Clayton continued to impress for the Tigers as the guard recorded 19 points, six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in her 24 minutes of work.
• Perry was the hero at the end or the Tigers, but the freshman finished Sunday with 16 points, four assists and four rebounds to go along with her game winning layup.
• Returning from a decorated 2016 soccer campaign, Michelle Brunswick led the Tigers with 11 rebounds in a masterful performance. 

KEY STATS

• The Tiger shot nearly 44% from the floor, and an even 35% from the three-point line, as Kiess' three three-pointers paced the Tigers in that category.
• Despite being outrebounded 42-38 in the game, Wittenberg forced Maryville into 13 turnovers on the afternoon.
• The Tigers sharp-shooting was key on Sunday, but the ability to get inside showed as well, as the young squad produced 24 points in the win in the finale of the Julie Costello Memorial Classic.

UP NEXT

• Wittenberg returns to action at Pam Evans Smith Arena on November 30, as the Tigers open up NCAC play against the Lords from Kenyon College at 7:30PM.