The William Jewell women's basketball team trailed by as many as 24 before mounting a second half rally but the Cardinals came up short, falling by a final of 69-59 to Central Missouri on Tuesday afternoon. The loss drops Jewell to 3-3 on the season. 

How it Happened

• The Cardinals struck first with a basket by Rachel Schon but would score just four more through the opening quarter as UCM held a 14-6 lead after one. 
• A three from Sydney Offield early in the second quarter pulled the Cardinals within seven but the Jennies closed the half on a 5-2 run to hold a 33-19 advantage at the half. 
• UCM opened the third quarter with a 13-3 run to open a game-high 24-point lead before the Cardinals rallied, sparked by a three from Lea Finn. Jewell hit four total three pointers over the final 4:40 of the period to pull back within 13. 
• Kiara Bradley scored eight straight points to pull Jewell within seven with just under six and half minutes to play but the Cardinals could get no closer. 

For the Cardinals

• Bradley led Jewell with 19 points and seven rebounds. 
• Rhyann Fisher posted a team-high four assists while Offield finished with four steals. 
• The Jewell bench outscored UCM 21-9.

For the Jennies

• UCM finished with three players in double figures led by Morgan Fleming's 23 to go along with five assists. 
• Nija Collier collected six rebounds. 
• The Jennies shot 45.8% from the field. 

Up Next
The Cardinals are off until after the Thanksgiving holiday and will open Great Lakes Valley Conference play on Tuesday as they host Rockhurst at 5:30 p.m.