Edison State’s Paxton Hunley goes up for two points against Miami University-Middletown Thursday night.
Edison State’s Ella Hoehne is fouled as she shoots against Miami University-Middletown Thursday night.
Edison State’s Madalynn Hughes drives to the basket against Miami University-Middletown Thursday night.
After leading for three quarters, the Edison State Community College women’s basketball team couldn’t hold off Miami University-Middletown in the fourth quarter, losing 77-70.
The Chargers are 10-4 on the season and will host Terra State on Jan. 7.
Edison State took a 55-49 lead to the fourth quarter and Taj Pewett scored on the opening possession of the quarter to make it 57-49.
After a 3-pointer by MUM, Ella Hoehne scored inside and Matea Bartel and Hoehne andswered MUM baskets to keep Edison up 63-56 with 6:40 to go in the game.
MUM then scored 13 unanswered points to go up 69-63 with 4:10 remaining.
Pewett had a putback and Rori Hunley scored to get Edison within 69-67 with 1:30 to go.
Pewett hit one of two free throws to get Edison within 71-68 with 55 seconds to go.
MUM then scored six straight points to make it 77-68 before Pewett scored the final two points of the game.
Stats for the game were unavailable at press time.
