WILMINGTON, Ohio – The Capital University women's basketball team (13-5, 8-3 OAC) was on the road at Wilmington (5-12, 3-8 OAC) on Wednesday night, seeking their 10th-straight win. Unfortunately for the Comets, shooting struggles all around led to a lopsided loss on the scoreboard, 54-36 in favor of the hosts.

The Comets found themselves in a hole that they would not quite be able to climb out of after the first half, shooting 7-for-33 (21.2%). To make matters worse, the Quakers would put up 25 points in the second quarter, leaving CU facing a 36-20 deficit at the break. Things didn't get much better in the second half as the Purple and White's shooting woes continued at a 6-for-30 (20.0%) pace. As a result, the final score stood at 54-36.

THE NUMBERS
Maddi Weiland was the teams leading scorer and rebounder, notching her second career double-double with 11 rebounds and 10 points. She also recorded a steal.

Samaree Perkins scored five points and collected seven rebounds, adding one block and one steal. 

Bri O'Connor, Demi Brewer, and Tahira Ellis each had four points. Brewer brought down eight rebounds with one assist. O'Connor would account for three rebounds, one assist, one block, and one steal. Ellis added two rebounds.

Kendall Spreen and Laney Murphy scored three points each. Murphy secured two steals, one rebound, and one assist. 

UP NEXT
The Comets will be back at home on Saturday to host No. 23 Baldwin Wallace. As both teams are at the top of the conference table, it's bound to be a crucial battle for postseason seeding. Tipoff is set for 2 p.m.