COLUMBUS, Ohio – Despite a new school record of 13 made 3-pointers, the Capital University women's basketball team let a late lead slip and fell 69-65 at the hands of the No. 13 ranked Ohio Northern Polar Bears. 

The 13 made threes broke the previous single-game record of 12, made vs. Carnegie Mellon in the 1998-99 season. Capital's hot shooting from beyond the arc came courtesy of five different players. Bri O'Connor led the way with four made triples, Maddi Weiland made three, and two each from Demi Brewer, Laney Murphy and Jenna Horsley. 

Today's result slips Capital back to 12-9 overall and 6-8 in the OAC. On the flipside, ONU improves to 19-2 overall and 13-1 in conference action.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Through the first quarter, the Comets held the upper hand with a 17-12 lead after one. A 7-2 run midway through the quarter helped Capital swing a 7-2 score to a 9-9 score. There, Capital then connected on a 3-pointer from Laney Murphy and then a layup and 3-pointer from Maddi Weiland created some separation before the first break.

In the second quarter, the Comets caught fire and exploded for 25 points, out-pacing ONU's 17. At the end of the stanza, the Comets carried a 42-29 lead to the locker room. The blistering quarter was spurred on by a flurry of offense and two huge 3-pointers from Maddi Weiland. After those back-to-back treys by Weiland, Bri O'Connor and Demi Brewer each knocked one down, giving the Comets a sizeable lead. 

In the third, Ohio Northern came out looking to get back into the game, eventually staying step-for-step with Capital, keeping the game at a 13-point spread. 

The fourth quarter is where the Polar Bears got back to what they do best and that's make shots under pressure as a late onslaught was enough to help them to a come-from-behind win at the final buzzer. 

THE NUMBERS
Bri O'Connor stuffed the box score, putting up 21 points, seven rebounds, seven steals, and six assists. The six assists tied a career-high, while the seven steals marked a new personal best in the category. 

Maddi Weiland finished with 11 points, nine rebounds and a steal. 

Demi Brewer and Samaree Perkins each ended with 10 points and five rebounds a piece. They combined for three assists as well. 

Laney Murphy (7) and Jenna Horsley (6) accounted for the other scoring. 

THE OPPONENT
Points - Brynn Serbin (21)
Rebounds - Serbin (5)
Assists - Serbin (5)
Blocks - Grace Dean (2)
Steals - Serbin/Brooke Allen (2)

#PLAY4KAY
Capital hosted their annual #Play4Kay game by raising funds and awareness for cancer research through partnership with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. More information on the cause or to donate can be found here. The Comet coaches and players will host a free youth clinic tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. in The Capital Center with donations being accepted for the cause. 

UP NEXT
Capital will complete their three-game homestand with a midweek contest against Heidelberg on Wednesday, February 8th. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m.