UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio -- The Capital University women's basketball team traveled to face John Carroll on Saturday afternoon, ultimately being defeated, 55-73.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Comets got out to a good start offensively, trading blows with JCU and keeping the score even at the first break. However, a slow second quarter put Capital behind at halftime. In the second half, Capital was able to hold steady with the Blue Streaks, however, they were not able to make large cuts into the lead, ending up on the short end of the scoreboard when the final buzzer sounded.

THE NUMBERS
Sophomore Maddie Dougoud had a solid performance, sharing the Capital scoring lead with Maddi Weiland at 11 points. She shot 5-of-9 from the field, good for 55.6 percent. Dougoud also pulled down four rebounds, dished out three assists, and swiped the ball twice. 

Also notable was the second half of that shared scoring lead, freshman Maddi Weiland. Along with those 11 points, she rounded up three boards, totaled two assists, and took one steal.

Laney Murphy and Kaylee Cyphers each had eight points. 

UP NEXT
The Capital women set their sights on the Polar Bears of Ohio Northern next. The two teams will face off next Saturday, December 18, at the Capital Center. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. EST.