TIFFIN, Ohio – The Capital University women's basketball team (10-4, 5-2 OAC) traveled to Heidelberg (3-11, 0-7 OAC) on Wednesday night, bringing home their sixth-straight win, 78-65. This is now the Comets' longest winning streak since the 2018-19 season when they started the season 6-0. It also marks the first time since that '18-19 season when both the men's and women's teams have had streaks of six wins or better, with the men starting this season 6-0. 

HOW IT HAPPENED
Capital struggled to shoot the ball in the first few minutes, finding themselves in a 13-4 hole early on. However, the Comets bounced back to finish the first quarter on a 19-4 run. Bri O'Connor was the catalyst, scoring seven points as the Comets took a 25-19 lead prior to the end of the period.

The shooting struggles recurred for CU in the second quarter as Cap could only put in 3-of-18 field goals. This allowed Heidelberg the opportunity for a 15-3 run to take the lead over again, ending up 36-32 at halftime. 

Capital had a much-improved performance in the third quarter, shooting an even 50% at 9-of-18. On the other end, the Comets were able to shut down the Student Prince offense for a solid five minutes, mounting a 16-0 run in the process and pulling back ahead. The Purple and White would take a 13-point lead into the final break, up 58-45.

The teams would go head-to-head for 20 points each in the fourth quarter. Fortunately for CU, the damage had already been done and they would take that 13-point lead to the finish with a 78-65 final score.

THE NUMBERS
Bri O'Connor led all scorers with 26, her highest point total of the season thus far. She added six rebounds, four steals, and two assists.

Samaree Perkins put up her fifth-straight double-double with 13 rebounds and 10 points, also accounting for one block. 

Demi Brewer also dropped 13 points, with five rebounds, three assists, one block, and one steal.

Laney Murphy made up the final double-digit scorer spot with 10 points, adding seven rebounds, three assists, and one steal.

Maddi Weiland would get close to her second career double-double, dropping nine points and picking up nine rebounds. She also clocked a career-high five steals with two blocks and one assist. 

Kenzie Weiland came up with a career-high seven rebounds, finishing with four points and one block as well.

UP NEXT
The Comets return home on Saturday to face Ohio Northern. Tipoff from The Capital Center is set for 2 p.m.