MAYVILLE, N.D. - The Minnesota Morris women's basketball team was unable to climb out of an early deficit and fell to Mayville State, 89-66, Tuesday night in North Dakota.
The Cougars fell behind by double digits early, but closed out the first quarter on an 11-4 run to pull within 12 after one quarter.
Becca Holland scored five in the stretch.
Mayville State extended their lead in the second quarter and took a sizable advantage into the break.
Minnesota Morris did not back down though and outscored the Comets, 46-40 in the second half.
Bailey Miller led the Cougars with 14 points. Mauren Thiesen added 11 and Holland scored eight points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Minnesota Morris (0-4) is back on the road Saturday for a non-conference matchup at UW-Eau Claire.
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