(Canton, MO)- The Peru State Women's Basketball team fell to the Culver- Stockton Wildcats, 41-83, on Saturday, January 27th. The Bobcats are now 6-12 in the Heart of America Conference and 9-13 overall.    

In the first half of the matchup with the Wildcats, the Bobcats started off with a made layup by Olivia Williams. Hailey Ingram followed up William's layup with a steal and shot behind the arch for the Bobcats. Samantha Stewart led the Bobcats into the second quarter with a layup assisted by Olivia Williams. The Bobcats were down going into halftime 20-38.  

Coming out of halftime, the Bobcats had a slow start. The Bobcats continued to try and stop the Wildcats offense. Final free throws from Olivia Williams finished out the third quarter for the Bobcats. Natasha Deal had the first shot the the Bobcats in the fourth quarter after an assist from Maddy Duncan. A final layup in the game by Brianne Kuhlman finished the game. The Bobcats fell 41-83. 

Kylie Diaz led the team with nine points, seven steals, two rebounds and two blocks against the Wildcats. Hailey Ingram also had nine points, adding two rebounds and two steals. Maddy Duncan and Samantha Stewart each had six points with four rebounds and a steal for the Bobcats. Olivia Williams added four points and six rebounds in the Matchup.  

Next: The Bobcats will return home to take on the MidAmerican Nazarene Pioneers on Wednesday, January 31st. Grab your jerseys and join us as we cheer on the Bobcats with tipoff at 5:30 PM.