COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Capital University women's basketball team got back to winning ways with a 53-39 win over Heidelberg University on Wednesday night. The Comets recovered from a slow first quarter to win comfortably at the final buzzer. 

The result moves Capital to 13-9 overall and 7-8 in the OAC, while Heidelberg drops to 2-19 and 0-14 in conference play. 

HOW IT HAPPENED
The first quarter swung in the favor of Heidelberg 10-7 as the Comets managed to convert just two of their shots and half of their free throws. 

Despite the missed opportunities in the first, Capital came out better off in the second quarter, knocking down seven shots to out-score the Berg 18-12 to carry a 25-22 lead into the locker room. The Comets got big 3-pointers from Laney Murphy and Maddi Weiland to help their efforts in the frame. Samaree Perkins polished off the frame with two important jumpers in the final minute. 

In the third, Capital again opened up the game, out-scoring Heidelberg by nine. Rani Thigpen stepped up in the quarter, contributing a layup, a steal and two rebounds to help out the effort.   

The fourth quarter proved to be cruise control for the Comets as they eased into the eventual 14-point win. The trio of Gabby Ledbetter, Kaylee Cyphers and Katie Burke helped to close out the game in the final minutes to give Cap their first win in over two weeks. 

THE NUMBERS
Samaree Perkins led the team on the night with 14 points and 10 rebounds – her seventh double double of the season. She also added three assists and three steals to her efforts. 

Bri O'Connor also hit double digits with 13 points. She paired that with five boards, three steals and two assists. 

Laney Murphy scored nine points with three rebounds, an assist and a steal. 

Maddi Weiland scored seven points and added three rebounds, a steal and four blocks. She now has 45 swats on the season, just six away from tying the single-season record of 51 in Capital history. That record was set in 1994-95 by Carmen Ellis. 

Others to score tonight were Demi Brewer (4), Rani Thigpen (4) and Aly Ray (2). Thigpen also swiped a career-high five steals in the game. 

THE OPPONENT
Points -  Hallie Rogers (9)
Rebounds - Ashley Ballard/Colleen Miller (9)
Assists - Miller (3)
Blocks - Ballard (3)
Steals - Three Players (2)

UP NEXT
The Comets will be aiming to score a win over Mount Union on Saturday, February 11th at 2 p.m. as they travel to Alliance. Capital will be seeking restitution after a tight overtime loss to the Purple Raiders in their first meeting of the year.