Jan. 6 | Poor second-half helps Culver win over Baker

Poor second-half lifts Culver to win over Baker

Baker University, shot 28 percent from the floor in the second half, giving Culver-Stockton College a 65-63 victory in Baldwin City, Kan.

Baker opened the game with an 11-0 run, and led by as many as 17 points against Culver-Stockton before halftime. The Wildcats’ forced eight turnovers,outrebound Culver-Stockton by seven, and held Culver-Stockton to seven of 25 shooting.

At halftime, Baker led 34-20 with senior guard Molly Ediger scoring 10 points to lead all scores at the break.

Culver-Stockton jumped back into the game starting the second half with a 10-0 run. Baker would push the lead to eight, but Culver-Stockton stayed with Baker thanks to play of the interior. They would take the lead after converting a three-point play with five minutes left to play.

Teams would trade baskets down the stretch, Baker relying heavily on free throws to hang with Culver-Stockton

Senior center Amanda Yates, who scored 21 points, tied the score at 63 with 30 seconds left from the free throw line, but Culver-Stockton traversed the floor, using three timeouts, to set up a two-point basket with 1.7 seconds remaining for the win.

Baker will play Missouri Valley College at home Jan. 11. For more upcoming games visit the schedule page.

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